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- DictionaryCambridge blue/ˌkeɪmbrɪdʒ ˈbluː/
noun
- 1. a pale blue colour.
- 2. a person who has represented Cambridge University at a particular sport in a match against Oxford University.
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Cambridge Blue is the colour commonly used by sports teams from the University of Cambridge. There is contextual and historical variation. The colour used since the mid-20th century by Cambridge University Boat Club is greener than that used by Cambridge University R.U.F.C. (in rugby union).
May 31, 2023 · Cambridge Blue is a color that represents the tradition and excellence of the University of Cambridge and its sports teams. It is a distinctive and elegant shade of green that contrasts with the dark blue of Oxford, its rival university.
noun. 1. a. a lightish blue colour. b. ( as adjective) a Cambridge-blue scarf. 2. a person who has been awarded a blue from Cambridge University.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun Cambridge blue. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
What is ‘Cambridge Blue’? Today, in practice, there are two shades in common use: Pale blue, such as used on Cambridge University publications. In 1997 Cambridge University standardised the colour. Light is Pantone 284, dark Pantone 286. More details are available on the official Cambridge University website.
Cambridge Blue color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cambridge Blue is #A3C1AD , and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 193, 173) . In the RGB color model, Cambridge Blue has a red value of 163, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 173.
Cambridge blue definition: a lightish blue colour. See examples of CAMBRIDGE BLUE used in a sentence.
