altblau
muted blue; antique blue
English translations
- 01
light blue
- 02
old blue
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein dunkler, gedeckter Blauton.
- English meaning
- Navy blue
- German example
- Die Wand wurde in einem eleganten Altblau gestrichen.
- English example
- The wall was painted in an elegant navy blue.
Related words
- Kobaltblau
Cobalt blue is an intense, vibrant blue color produced by cobalt pigments.
- Cobaltblau
cobalt blue
- kobaltblau
Cobalt blue is an intense, pure blue pigment made by heating cobalt(II) oxide with aluminum oxide.
- cobaltblau
Cobalt blue
Example sentences with “altblau”
Die Wände sind in Altblau gestrichen. (The walls are painted in a muted blue.)
Frequently asked questions
What does the prefix 'alt-' mean in colors?
In color terminology, 'alt-' denotes a muted, dusty, or vintage version of the color.