midnight blue

noun

: a deep blackish blue

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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 This dynamic color will read as nearly a deep midnight blue in the early morning and late evening light, and a true navy on a sunny afternoon. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026 The five-piece set includes a plush comforter, throw blanket, shams, and a decorative pillow for calming cohesion, and comes in rich neutrals like creamy beige, midnight blue, and toasty brown. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 Green abalone shells are brownish; red ones can be white, pink, or gray; white ones can be red; black abalone are midnight blue with a green tint. — Literary Hub, 29 July 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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