sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

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Auralee has a reputation for bringing exciting color combinations to their collections and their AW26 show was no different, pairing reds, sky blues, and light greens in interesting variations, while showing an innate – almost defiant – sense of color blocking that many designers stray away from. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Building upon 2025’s color scheme of easy, back-to-basic shades, 2026 is about elevating that, and a sumptuous shade of late-night sky blue fits the bill. Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026 Popular color combos include espresso brown, baby pink, navy, sky blue, butter yellow, and olive green—sometimes side by side, sometimes with just two hues paired together. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026 Think bubblegum pink, sunshine yellow, lime green, sky blue, and more. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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