sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

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Bands of electric pink, lime green, highlighter yellow, and sky blue offer just the dose of serotonin your mani is missing in the dead of winter. Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026 Think bubblegum pink, sunshine yellow, lime green, sky blue, and more. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026 Galaxy Vibes Created by nail artist and Nike design director Jessica Washick, this ethereal mix of sky blue and lavender with silver lining details makes for a mesmerizing nail look. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025 The water should be a pale sky blue, not navy or cobalt. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 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 16 Jan. 2026.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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