sky blue

American  

noun

1. the color of the unclouded sky in daytime; azure.

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sky blue British  

noun

1. 1. a light or pale blue colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a sky-blue jumper

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Other Word Forms

• sky-blue
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of sky blue

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

The Ghanaian stroked in his first Premier League goal in sky blue during a 2-0 win over Wolves after netting in the FA Cup and League Cup on his first two City appearances.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

It turns out that sky blue is close enough to cobalt blue for these justices.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2024

City’s Toronto Supporters Club started with the bar and a couple of sky blue scarves and a few committed fans who somehow found each other.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

At the end, there were tears from players in sky blue on the pitch and supporters in sky blue in the stands.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

I look wistfully at the mother’s dark orange sarong and marvel at her sky blue blouse.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung