Nattier blue
/ˈnatjeɪ
/noun [mass noun] dated
A soft shade of blue, especially in fine textiles.No detail was too small for Eugénie, who went so far as to make Marie Antoinette's favorite color - Nattier blue - her own personal favorite, incorporating it whenever possible into her clothing and interior design....
- One of the prettiest coats worn for many a year was of Nattier blue faille lined with rose-pink; a dainty blonde American looked simply charming in this coat.
- She walked the red carpet in a vintage Nattier blue chiffon evening gown inspired by the gown originally designed by Oleg Cassini for Jacqueline Kennedy.
Origin
Early 20th century: a colour much used by Jean-Marc Nattier (1685–1766), French painter.