Russian · Colors & Shapes
Голубой
goluboy
Light blue / Sky blue
Intermediateadjective
Definition
A pale, light blue colour. A distinct colour category in Russian.
Example
Небо голубого цвета.
The sky is light blue.
Etymology
The word 'голубой' (goluboy) derives from Old East Slavic, originally referring to lighter shades of blue and closely related to the word for 'dove' (голубь), symbolizing a pale hue.
How & Where It’s Used
'Голубой' is commonly used in both spoken and written language across formal and informal contexts, describing lighter shades of blue. It is widely understood among Russian speakers.