midnight blue

noun

: a deep blackish blue

Examples of midnight blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sofa features full-grain pure-aniline leather in the cognac tan and cocoa brown shades and semi-aniline leather in the midnight blue and onyx black shades. Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023 Waterman wore a custom midnight blue Purple Label Ralph Lauren tuxedo. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2023 Messi opted for a midnight blue face that is enlivened by a black-gradient rim. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023 Meanwhile, Harry supported his wife in a classic midnight blue suit paired with a white button-up, a light blue tie, and black dress shoes. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2023 While snapped out on Thursday night, the Fast X star, 48, shined in a navy sweater and multi-strand pearl choker, paired with an ankle-length midnight blue dress. Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023 At the 2023 Grammys, J.Lo was there to present the award for best pop vocal album, gliding onto the stage in a midnight blue gown with a train about a mile long and dripping in diamonds and crystals. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2023 The black and midnight blue costumes by Soutra Gilmour and Enver Chakartash might be worn on 44th Street today, with Chastain in knitwear and kicky zip boots. Jesse Green, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2023 In the powder room, custom wallpaper by Penshaw Hill adds midnight blue to designer Melanie Turner's mix of shades. Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 See More

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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 30 Sep. 2023.

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