powder blue

noun

: a pale blue

Examples of powder blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just last week, Hailey Bieber was spotted wearing a pretty powder blue V-neck top that immediately went to the top of my wishlist. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Faint Powder Blue One of designer Hannah Oravec’s favorite kitchen cabinet hues is pale powder blue, and her go-to is Woodlawn Blue by Benjamin Moore. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026

The winter palette is filled with saturated blues and jewel tones; the summer palette features powder blues and soft reds. — Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

This oversized fit, which comes in an array of colors (think bubblegum pink, cherry, and powder blue), is ideal for long-haul travel when comfort is key. — Morgan Sullivan, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for powder blue

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

Kids Definition

powder blue

noun

: a pale blue