sky blue

American  

noun

sky blues plural

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

Derived Forms

• sky-blue
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• sky blues
  plural

Etymology

Origin of sky blue

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

sky blue

So after losing the final of the 2016 Copa America in New Jersey, Messi decided that he was fed up with the pressure that came with wearing the sky blue and white.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

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

This is caused by a process known as "Rayleigh scattering", which also makes the sky blue and our sunsets red.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025

Plants cap he designed in Dodgers blue, which fades to a nice sky blue over time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024

The ceiling of each was painted sky blue.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson