purplish blue

/ˈpɜrpəlɪʃ blu/
noun
  1. A color that is a mixture of purple and blue.
    • The gemstone had a rare purplish-blue color.
    • The sunset displayed a range of purplish-blue tones.
    • He chose a purplish-blue for the background of the poster.
adjective
  1. Having a color that is a blend of purple and blue.
    • The bird's feathers were a striking purplish-blue.
    • The purplish-blue ocean looked calm in the morning light.
    • She painted her nails a purplish-blue shade.
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