Azurelike

Azurelike is an adjective used to describe colors, materials, or atmospheres that resemble the color azure—the blue of a clear daytime sky. The term is descriptive rather than a formal color name and is commonly used in design and art to indicate a light, vivid blue with hints of green or cyan. Because color perception varies, azurelike can cover a range of hues from bright sky blue to more subdued cerulean tones.

In graphic design, azurelike tones are associated with openness, calm, and trust. They are frequently selected for branding or UI palettes where a fresh, uplifting mood is desired. In web design, designers may refer to azurelike shades in the blue-cyan spectrum, often naming or specifying them by hex codes or CSS color keywords rather than a fixed standard.

Etymology and usage notes. The word azurelike is formed from azure, a color term derived from the sky-blue tone, with the suffix -like indicating resemblance. The concept is inherently subjective; cultural and perceptual differences can shift what a particular viewer concedes as azurelike.

See also and related terms: azure, blue, cyan, cerulean.