slate blue

noun

: a grayish-blue color

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But best of all is the palette—a gradient of frosty hues ranging from white to slate blue that will stand out on your kitchen counter long after winter’s end. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Shop it in this slate blue Cyberspace color, Ash Grey with hints of green, or classic Bone White. YueYangHuanTai On the Go Salad Jar Set If salads are a regular part of your weekly meal prep schedule, this salad jar set can simplify your routine. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 Think: blue-gray quartzite (Cielo or Fusion quartzite, for example), slate blue quartz, and marble with subtle blue veining. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026 In the dining room, a slate blue sets the tone, from the gauzy Holland & Sherry drapes, to upholstered dining chairs by The Bright Group and a custom-sized rug by Bergman Vass. Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slate blue

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 10 Mar. 2026.

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