steel blue

American

noun

dark bluish gray.

steel blue British

noun

1. a dark bluish-grey colour
2. ( as adjective )
  
  steel-blue eyes

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Etymology

Origin of steel blue

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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The 38-inch long coat has a stylish removable belt and hood and is available in seven colors, including black, British Khaki, moss, steel blue, boysenberry, chili red and terracotta.

From Fox News • Nov. 29, 2021

It had a huge steel blue gate for cars, with a human-sized door built into the lower right corner.

From The Verge • Nov. 19, 2019

Chris Evans distinguished himself from the other Hollywood Chrises in steel blue velvet jacket that, wouldn’t you know, perfectly matched his eyes.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2019

For instance, a dramatic steel blue A-line anorak was paired with black Mary Jane shoes on a model in cyclist’s shades and pattered tights.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2018

The water had a metallic quality to it, a steel blue in contrast to the sky and seeming to give off a light of its own that cut into his eyes.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen

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