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

Dressed in sky blue kimonos emblazoned with flowers, the dancers twist and twirl in unison in front of hundreds of spectators eager to see the annual "Miyako Odori" in the nation's spectacular ancient capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Jeremy Wasser stood a few rows behind home plate in a sky blue Kershaw Foundation T-shirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

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

Helen bought her love seat, a sky blue velveteen fold-out, and also her bridge table.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen