Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sky Blue" in Korean
“Sky Blue” in Korean is 하늘색 (pronounced "Haneulsaek").
하늘색
Haneulsaek
Usage & Context
Haneulsaek is the Korean word for sky blue. This color is associated with freshness and openness in Korean culture. It is commonly used in children's clothing and summer fashion.
Example Sentence
하늘색 풍선이 떠 있어요.
The sky blue balloon is floating.
How to use 하늘색 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sky Blue” is 하늘색, romanized as Haneulsaek.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
하 (Ha) sounds like 'hah' as in 'haha'. 늘 (neul) sounds like 'neul' as in 'null' but with a softer 'n' and a slightly rounded 'eu' vowel. 색 (Saek) sounds like 'saek' as in 'sack' but with a sharper 'ae' vowel. Combine as 'Hah-neul-saek', with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Commenting on a baby's outfit.
아기가 하늘색 옷을 입으니 더 귀여워 보여요.
The baby looks cuter in sky blue clothes.
Observing and commenting on the weather.
오늘 하늘이 정말 예쁜 하늘색이네요.
The sky is a really beautiful sky blue today.
Expressing a design preference for a room.
하늘색 벽지로 방을 꾸미고 싶어요.
I want to decorate my room with sky blue wallpaper.
Cultural Context
하늘색 (haneulsaek) literally translates to 'sky color' and is deeply associated with feelings of freshness, innocence, and openness in Korean culture. It's a popular choice for children's clothing, summer fashion, and anything meant to evoke a light, airy, or refreshing mood. Unlike the more formal navy, 하늘색 conveys a youthful and cheerful vibe, often seen in spring/summer collections and stationery.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
하늘색 옷
sky blue clothes
하늘색 풍선
sky blue balloon
하늘색 바다
sky blue sea
Related Expressions
파란색
paransaek
blue (general term)
연한 파란색
yeonhan paransaek
light blue
하늘
haneul
sky
구름
gureum
cloud
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