steel blue

noun

1
: a grayish blue
2
: any of the blue colors assumed by steel at various temperatures in tempering

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Foliage also varies considerably, with lush green, golden yellow, and steel blue varieties available. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Some of Bella's standout swimsuit looks included a retro brown polka-dot bikini, a steel blue one-piece swimsuit, and a metallic bikini that showed off her and. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 31 May 2026 In Tuesday’s opening, Dominguez was dressed in a dark, gray suit and steel blue tie, with his haircut was neatly tapered and kept long at the collar. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025 The main-floor homeowner’s suite is a serene retreat with light steel blue walls and a spa-like bathroom with a marble steam shower. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for steel blue

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of steel blue was in 1803

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“Steel blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20blue. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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