sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

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Last year, Starbucks' Mother's Day collection included tumblers, mugs, and a 40-ounce sky blue Stanley cup that sold for $49.95. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025 There are also pieces in sky blue and soft pink and the denim is offered in both light and dark washes. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025 Trending colors went in two directions — either playful mixes rarely seen for fall [like] bubblegum, lemon, sky blue and brown, or rich autumnal tones [such as] walnut, earth brown, wine, olive and turmeric. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 Soft tones that incorporate hints of energizing colors, like soft yellows or greens, warm corals, or even a bit of sky blue, can promote rest while also subtly enhancing alertness. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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