cornflower blue (pigment)

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Scope note
A fugitive organic blue colorant obtained from the petals of Centaurea cyanus, called the "cornflower." Cornflower blue was used in some 18th century watercolor paintings.
cornflower blue
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024