Cerulean facts for kids
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Cerulean is a beautiful color that reminds you of the sky or the ocean. It's a shade of blue that can range from a light, bright sky blue to a deeper, more intense blue, almost like cyan or teal.
The name cerulean comes from an old Latin word, caeruleum. This word meant "sky" or "heavens". So, the name itself tells us a lot about this color!
Long ago, people tried to make blue colors using natural materials. They often mixed things like copper and cobalt to get a blue pigment (a substance that gives color). These early blue colors sometimes looked a bit green or faded over time. Later, a special man-made pigment called cerulean blue was created. It was much better at staying bright and true to its color.
The word cerulean was first used to describe a color in the English language in the year 1590.
What Does Cerulean Look Like?
Cerulean is known for its clear, bright blue look. It's often compared to the color of a clear sky on a sunny day. However, there are many different shades of cerulean. Some are lighter and softer, while others are darker and more vibrant. Think of how the sky can look different depending on the weather or time of day!
Artists and designers use cerulean to create feelings of peace, openness, and calm. It's a popular color in paintings, fashion, and home decor because of its connection to nature.
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Images for kids
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Cerulean blue PB35
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Berthe Morisot, Summer's Day, (1879)
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A sample swatch of cerulean blue hue oil paint. "Hue" in this instance means that other pigments have been used to mimic the color of oil paint that contains the original pigment.
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Cerulean blue pigment in oil. On the left as a standoil glaze over zinc white; on the right as a mass tone in oil-based paint.
See also
In Spanish: Cerúleo para niños
