steel blue

noun

1. dark bluish gray.

steel blue

noun

1. 1. a dark bluish-grey colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      steel-blue eyes

Word History and Origins

Origin of steel blue¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

As Nelson, pale with her steel blue eyes half-closed and crumpled on her side on a stretcher, was rolled into the house, the nurses unloaded their gear.

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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.

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The View comes in active black, sage green, and lavender dream, while the Charge 5 is available in steel blue / platinum, black / graphite, and lunar white / gold.

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They appeared as fur intarsia in soothing shades of mint green, steel blue and yellow, as well as on necklaces and eyewear chains.

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

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