midnight blue

noun

: a deep blackish blue

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The Scandal alum made a dreamy entrance in midnight blue at the February 22 award show, turning heads in a navy sequined Prada gown that completely bared her sides and back. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026 On an empty beach at the bottom of the world, the waves that roll over the sand are midnight blue and lit by the stars and a waxing moon. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2026 Jeans retail for $138 and are available in light blue and midnight blue. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026 Bieber is backing the midnight blue mani. Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 23 Jan. 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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