peacock blue

noun

: a moderate greenish blue

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One of the first moves in the design process was painting the kitchen a vibrant shade of peacock blue. Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026 The iPhone Pocket comes in two lengths—one short enough to carry on the wrist and another that can be worn cross-body—as well as a spectrum of colors: three for the long design and eight for the short, that spans punchy brights like mandarin orange and peacock blue to subtler neutrals. Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025 The rich red hue is ideal for fall, but the army green, peacock blue, dusty blue, and dragonfruit colors would also work against an autumnal backdrop. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025 Pick up a pair in one of the many neutrals available, or opt for a more exciting color like the stunning peacock blue. Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for peacock blue

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacock blue was in 1881

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“Peacock blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacock%20blue. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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