sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

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They will be cheered on by those back home and the thousands of adoring Congolese fans who will surely paint Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta sky blue on Saturday. Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Now two of the prototypes developed by Arup, KNE Studio, and Reddymade have gone up at the corner of Broadway and Chambers Street, offering a glimpse of less cluttered sidewalk protection in sky blue and taxi yellow. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 June 2026 Or get the look with a slinky cami—this Gap pick is made from a linen blend and comes in a pretty sky blue shade, while the asymmetrical hem of this Zara style is extra modern. Jordan Julian, InStyle, 22 June 2026 The sky blue and white Lionel Messi jerseys favored by Argentina fans were replaced by the canary yellow of Ecuador. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sky blue

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sky blue was in 1681

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“Sky blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sky%20blue. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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