ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Shades of azure

Hey kiddo, do you know what colors are? They are like the different ways light can look to our eyes. There are so many colors in the world!

One color that is really popular is called azure. It's a type of blue color, but it's a little bit different. You can find it in the sky on a really clear day, or in the ocean when the sun is shining on it just right.

Now, there are actually lots of different shades of azure. Some are lighter, almost like a pale blue, while others are darker, almost like a navy blue. And in between there are all kinds of other shades, like a bright turquoise or a soft teal.

People use these different shades of azure to create all kinds of things, like paintings or clothes or even decorations for their houses. Some people even have a favorite shade of azure that they like to use more than the others!

So there you have it, kiddo. Azure is a really cool color that has lots of different shades to choose from. Who knows, maybe one day you'll have a favorite shade of azure too!
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