sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

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The water should be a pale sky blue, not navy or cobalt. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025 This central enfilade of three house-like honorific rooms was painted a classical color scheme of terra cotta, sky blue and pale grey with glossy off-white trim. Dan Lobitz, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025 For modern or transitional homes, pair chocolate brown with crisp sky blue, and throw in a few bright accent colors for visual interest. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025 My sky blue pair is sold out, but the brand’s newer model with a USB-C port is in stock and on sale. Alex Nelson, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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