slate blue

noun

: a grayish-blue color

Examples of slate blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Color choices include slate blue, arctic white, and black. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 Available in a spectrum of colors, this cosmetic case ranges from classic beige to navy, olive, and slate blue. Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 Here, gray bathroom walls pair beautifully with a slate blue vanity and polished nickel hardware. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 Using a textural painting technique, the slate blue paint on the ceiling and fireplace surround adds movement and interest to this stately space. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2023 The matte ceramic finish covering a stainless steel body comes in a host of chic colors such as sage, slate blue, dusty rose, and white. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023 Last year, Megan attended the Oscars wearing a slate blue strapless gown by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Mar. 2023 There’s something so haunting, with the lights fading and the world cast in this slate blue tone. Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 May 2023 The slate blue accessory, designed by John Boyd, perfectly complemented Kate's Erdem coat and Rupert Sanderson heels. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slate blue was in 1796

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“Slate blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slate%20blue. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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