Guide to Sky Colors

A winter sky color painting by a second grade student. Note the gradation of colors -- the sky is typically less blue nearer the horizon, especially in urban areas.

These colors are intended as an approximate guide to the interpretation of the sky color
choices on the data entry form. The appearance of colors on computer monitors
varies quite a bit depending on the quality and adjustment of your monitor.

deep blue (bleu foncé)

blue (bleu soutenu)

light blue (bleu clair)

pale blue (bleu pale)

milky (laiteux)