How to Use powder blue in a Sentence

powder blue

noun
  • This look starts with a powder blue and fades into a deep cerulean.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Old-school bathrooms awash in shades of gold, green and powder blue.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The species has beady, dark eyes and powder blue-gray feathers.
    — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 3 May 2026
  • The retro uniforms come with a matching black and powder blue court.
    — Joey Morona, cleveland.com, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Her final look, all powder blue and gold, gives me regal queen.
    — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 14 June 2018
  • His bespoke suit — navy blue with a powder blue tie — still looked pristine.
    — Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 23 June 2018
  • Sky Blue is a dusty shade of blue that is part turquoise with a little bit powder blue.
    — Lyndsey Matthews, Redbook, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Pearson, dressed in a powder blue three-piece suit, was seated on stage in the first row.
    — Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 6 June 2024
  • When Abrams strode in with her powder blue jacket, the crowd leapt to their feet and cheered.
    — Eva McKend, CNN, 19 Mar. 2022
  • Where the powder blue came from Dickens' time as head coach didn’t get off to a strong start.
    — Stefan Krajisnik, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2020
  • Some summer days, the mountains are a powder blue that is almost gray.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • A couple in a velvet corner booth wore suits — his navy, hers powder blue.
    — New York Times, 17 May 2022
  • Chalky light pinks and powder blues can fall flat and read as indecisive.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
  • The actress’ powder blue coat featured sharp lapels and pockets at the waist.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
  • Channel a '60s mod feel with this espresso brown and powder blue set.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Her hair was styled over her shoulder in loose curls, fastened to the side with a powder blue ribbon.
    — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Lipstick red, powder blue, and ballet pink make chic choices, too.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • James started off the week in a chic-to-death powder blue shirt dress, but his latest 'fit might be his best yet.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Between the powder blue hue and the elegant feathers, this hat is sure to turn heads.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Even back in the day, Queen Elizabeth loved a powder blue hue.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 26 Mar. 2022
  • Her powder blue shoes and clutch purse complemented the colors in the gown.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The Scout jacket is crafted with a powder blue selvedge denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Jan. 2025
  • In this modern take on the French mani, powder blue nail polish takes center stage.
    — Manal Aman, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The Royals paired the number with their powder blue uniform tops.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The wood-burning pizza oven is turquoise, and linen napkins are a pleasing shade of powder blue.
    — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 3 Oct. 2019
  • The singer donned a powder blue dress and blond wig, while the record producer wore white face paint, a curly red wig and a top hat.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The stands were flooded with powder blue, the color of the Rebels' new jerseys.
    — Usa Today Sports Network, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2020
  • Any light color with a creamy softness to it (think lilac, baby pink and powder blue) is a pastel.
    — Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The-Dream adjusts his powder blue bucket hat and peers around his shoulder, back at the phrase.
    — Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Styles’ shoes picked up his white leather belt, which cinched powder blue voluminous pleated trousers.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

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