What does the cryptic crossword clue "Colour once the line's blue (6)" mean?

The definition is "Colour". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YE (abbreviation of "the") + L (synonym of "line's") + LOW (synonym of "blue"); definition: "Colour" The answer is YELLOW.

Colour once the line's blue (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29077 | 5 Across | 2023-05-23 flower

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