gentian blue

British  

noun

1. 1. a purplish-blue colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      gentian-blue shoes

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gentian blue

His brows are very stern and level; and his eyes, deep-set beneath them, of that gentian blue which makes one 90 think of Alpine heights.

From The Mistress of Shenstone by Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa)

Their features are regular; eyes black or deep gentian blue; complexion pale; movements and attitudes impressed with a stamp of rare distinction.

From Old Calabria by Douglas, Norman

Their lovely colours—vivid crimson or deep, gentian blue seemed incongruous with their ungainly form and ferocious expression.

From Lodges in the Wilderness by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)

Another guest room was done in gentian blue and white, with a little buff and rose-color in small things.

From The House in Good Taste by Wolfe, Elsie de

The soft gentian blue of her eyes darkened.

From The Valiants of Virginia by Rives, Hallie Erminie