sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Available in white, camel, and sky blue, the leather tote would make a beautiful addition to your spring office wardrobe. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2024 The babydoll blouse is available in sizes S–XXL and 14 colors like sky blue and yellow. Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 The palette was dominated by colors that paid subtle homage to Manchester’s football teams (sky blue for Man City and red for Man U). Jamie Stoker, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2023 The firm that handled the redesign took inspiration from Norway’s natural scenery and the current passport books come in vivid hues of white, sky blue, and vermillion (remixes of the colors on the country’s flag). Melanie Lieberman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024 The profile of the plates and bowls has a modern yet timeless feel, and the 16-piece set comes in trendy colors like olive, sky blue, and mustard. Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024 The color palette consisted of hues including rich brown, sky blue, buttery yellow, and black. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Jan. 2024 Expect a boom in bright and breezy pale blue shades, like Sherwin William’s Upward (#6239), and uplifting mid-tone sky blues, like C2’s Thermal (#752). Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024 In the pic uploaded to Kardashian's Instagram account, a sky blue stroller with logos for both Cybex and Jeremy Scott could be seen situated by a pool. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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