What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blue, rotten apricot or salmon? (3-6)" mean?

The definition is "Blue,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFF (synonym="”rotten”") + COLOUR (synonym="”apricot or salmon”") = OFFCOLOUR; definition: "Blue," The answer is OFFCOLOUR.

Blue, rotten apricot or salmon? (3-6)

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