sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

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The uniforms were originally sky blue and designed by Jean Paul Gaultier and were accompanied by pillbox-esque hats. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026 As a fun finishing touch, hairstylist Adam Lukacs added cloudlike streaks of sky blue to Larsson's blonde curls. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Choose from natural maple beech or playful hues like apple red, lime green, and sky blue. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sky blue

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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