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himmelblau

sky blue, cerulean

adjective HIM-mel-blow Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Colors

Also means

pale, light blue like a clear sky

Usage Note

himmelblau is the bright, clear blue of a sunny sky — lighter than kobaltblau and warmer than eisblau. Very common in everyday German as a colour descriptor for clothes, flowers, and eyes: himmelblaue Augen — sky-blue eyes.

Examples

"Das himmelblaue Sommerkleid passte perfekt zum sonnigen Wetter auf der Gartenparty."

Natural Translation

The sky-blue summer dress was a perfect match for the sunny weather at the garden party.

Literal Translation

The sky-blue summer-dress matched perfectly to the sunny weather at the garden-party.

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