peacock blue

noun

: a moderate greenish blue

Examples of peacock blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of the usual vibrant red, this year’s carpet is peacock blue in honor of the 100th anniversary of NBC, which is broadcasting the ceremony. — Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Smith says gravitating toward more saturated greens and blues, like peacock blue, or toward shades on the opposite end of the color wheel (think coral or seashell pink) can be a good place to start. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

Zendaya donned not one but two show-stopping looks on the red carpet, wowing onlookers first with a bold peacock blue Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano haute couture look, then later reappearing in a second look, also designed by Galliano. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for peacock blue

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
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• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou