sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

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Or, opt for pastels and neutrals that match a beach’s natural beauty; here, lean towards sky blue, butter yellow, or even sandy taupe. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 May 2026 Argentina’s wear sky blue and white, Uruguayan fans wear light blue. Michelle Kaufman may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 Color-blocking with sky blues and bubblegum pinks, are also in the color trend zeitgeist this season. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 25 May 2026 The color palette was inspired by the surrounding environment and features earthy tones such as cream, sand, dark moss, sky blue, and accents of pink and earthy yellow. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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