midnight blue

noun

: a deep blackish blue

Examples of midnight blue in a Sentence

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The experience begins in Paris, where passengers will board the train's distinctive midnight blue carriages before settling into their accommodation for the night. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026 There are three washes to choose from — midnight blue, classic black, and a lighter denim wash — depending on your style. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Reisberg sometimes opts for a particular shade, like midnight blue or sky blue, to give her eyes a more precise target. — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 Sephora stocks a Color Twister Color Changing Oil-in-Stick for Lip + Cheek that shifts yellow into juicy coral, fuchsia into fresh pink and midnight blue into soft berry. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midnight blue

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midnight blue was in 1810

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“Midnight blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midnight%20blue. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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