electric blue

American

noun

a vivid, light-to-moderate blue color.

electric blue British

noun

1. a strong metallic blue colour
2. ( as adjective )
  
  an electric-blue evening dress

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Etymology

Origin of electric blue

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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Mojica visits Arturo Calderón, a local rodeo clown known as “La Pirinola,” who performs in drag; Calderón lets the camera roll as he paints his eyelids electric blue.

From Los Angeles Times

Aladdin Sane, with his face strafed by a scarlet firebolt edged in blue, blue, electric blue, is quintessential Bowie iconography.

From Salon

Some come just for a picture in the showroom lobby, where an electric blue SU7 on a Mobius strip hangs from a mirrored ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Belgian designer Meryll Rogge's show also featured head-turning outfits in electric blue.

From BBC

White’s Instagram reel was filmed at the White Stripes frontman’s Third Man Pressing Plant in Detroit, where an electric blue record “hot off the press” announces his Ford Field appearance.

From Los Angeles Times

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