sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

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The color palette was a mix of delicate tones with bold colors such as black and optical white, ranging from pastel pink and sky blue tones. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 The set comes in 25 colors, including bright shades like sky blue and rich fall tones like honey ginger. Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025 This sky blue down parka will stand out on the slopes among a sea of black and white jackets. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025 Khaki color jeans were blasted with sky blue; others featured bold tomato red colorways. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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