Inspiration in the color powder blue.

Learn the history and meaning of the color powder blue, an ethereal mix of cobalt and white.

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What is the meaning of the color powder blue?

Powder blue is a shade of cobalt as light as the morning sky. Its namesake was powdered smalt, a cobalt blue powder used to make dyes until the 19th century. As the “smalt” part of its origin was forgotten, the color powder blue grew lighter. Powder blue color is now characterized by its soothing pastel-level lightness. It’s a prized color in interiors, fashion, and art.

From its powdered cobalt origin, powder blue color evolved into a popular pastel that looks as soft as its name suggests.

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Get inspired with powder blue design templates.

The color powder blue is a soft alternative to its namesake, cobalt smalt. Paired with warm colors from coral to gold, powder blue acts as a soothing anchor and offers versatility wherever it’s used.

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