Cerulean

/səˈruː.li.ən/ adjective

Cerulean describes a deep, clear shade of blue, like a bright daytime sky. It is often used in art and poetry to talk about beautiful blue colors.

From Latin 'caeruleus' meaning 'dark blue' or 'blue-green', related to 'caelum' meaning 'sky'. The color name is tied to the appearance of the open sky and sea.

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