sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

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Her dad, Matt Capelouto, keeps her ashes in a sky blue urn. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 In 2019, Kate wore a baby blue coat by Alexander McQueen, followed by a sky blue Emilia Wickstead coatdress in 2022 and a royal blue Catherine Walker coat in 2023. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026 The delicate floral pattern on the sky blue background looks as if it was painted on and the sheets feel as such, almost like a breeze. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 Her maximalist creations feature rhinestones, luminous finishes, and pastel shades like sky blue. Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 14 Mar. 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 10 Apr. 2026.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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