sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

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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 The color scheme in shades of white and sky blue evokes a scene just steps away — the French Riviera — and striped patterns give a beach resort feel. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 Launch into the season with this percale bedding set in a sky blue colorway. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026 Paint it sky blue for a breezy coastal feel, or choose a neutral like gray or black for a more contemporary look. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 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 22 May. 2026.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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