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Byzantine blue
/bˈɪzɐntˌiːn blˈuː/
/bɪzˈantiːn blˈuː/
byzantine blue
01
of a deep, rich blue color inspired by the historic Byzantine Empire, often associated with luxury and opulence
Examples
The ornate jewelry box displayed precious gems against a backdrop of Byzantine blue velvet.
The library 's rare book collection included ancient texts with Byzantine blue illuminated initials.
