milkyblue

Milkyblue is a descriptive term used to designate a pale blue hue with an opaque, milky quality. It evokes lightness and softness and is commonly found in design, fashion, and art as a pastel color.

In appearance, milkyblue sits near the light end of the blue spectrum, with high luminance and low to moderate saturation. In digital color spaces it is often approximated by hues around 210–225 degrees, saturation roughly 20–40%, and lightness around 85–95%, though exact values vary by device and rendering.

Milkyblue is closely related to other pale blues such as powder blue and baby blue, but is distinguished by a slightly clouded, white-tinged quality that makes it read as softer and more muted.

Applications include conveying calmness, cleanliness, and gentleness. It is popular in interior decorating for bedrooms and bathrooms, in branding to suggest trust and approachability, and in fashion for airy, summery looks. It pairs well with neutrals such as beige, gray, and white, and can be accented with warm colors like coral, peach, or gold.

Because milkyblue is descriptive rather than standardized, its exact shade can vary between pigments, printing processes, and screens. Designers often rely on swatches or color management to ensure consistency.