MEANING
So darkly blue that it appears almost black, especially in dim light or deep shadow.
Use it for
Use for dark blue surfaces that nearly disappear into black.Give night, water, or a shadow a specific cold color.
Words that belong together
- blue-black sky
- blue-black water
- blue-black ink
On the page
The river shone blue-black beneath the bridge, swallowing the last reflection of the lamps.
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- Base
- blue-black
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Usage notes
Usually hyphenated as a compound color adjective; it names a very dark blue rather than a neutral black.
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