sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

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Candlelight flickered against vibrant tanzanite, sky blue topaz and canary yellow diamonds on Tuesday night at Sunset Tower Hotel, where Pomellato gathered brand ambassadors and celebrity stylists to mark the reopening of its Beverly Hills flagship, unveiled in October. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 The six bedrooms are subtly colorful (sky blue, powdery pink), with four-poster beds, floral sofas, and clawfoot baths. Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Coming in butter yellow or sky blue colorways, this soft cotton, long-sleeve rugby shirt will certainly brighten your day. Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 This option is available in other colors, such as sky blue and monochromatic graphite, for a different look. John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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