cornflower blue

noun

: a moderate purplish blue

Examples of cornflower blue in a Sentence

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The suites all come with butlers; take the two-bedroom Piccadilly Suite with its cornflower blue, white and cream, and rich rosy accents. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026 On Wednesday, Middleton exuded springtime hues in a coordinated cornflower blue suit by Edeline Lee. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 Planting marigolds alongside the cornflower blue bachelor buttons creates a feast for pollinators' eyes. Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026 In the shower, cornflower blue tiles are enhanced with a rounded black lacquer rim, which echoes the same detailing found elsewhere in the house. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornflower blue

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cornflower blue was in 1907

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“Cornflower blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornflower%20blue. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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