cornflower blue

noun

: a moderate purplish blue

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Buy it in one of eight colors, including bold red, cornflower blue, and a charming floral print. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 The suites all come with butlers; take the two-bedroom Piccadilly Suite with its cornflower blue, white and cream, and rich rosy accents. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026 Planting marigolds alongside the cornflower blue bachelor buttons creates a feast for pollinators' eyes. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026 With a sleek, generally contemporary aesthetic—though some of the items from the collection do come in fun colors, like baby pink and cornflower blue—you’ll find something to see you through many travel seasons to come. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornflower blue

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornflower blue was in 1907

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“Cornflower blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornflower%20blue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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