navy blue

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noun

: a very dark blue

navy blue

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adjective

: being of a very dark blue color
a navy blue dress

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Noun
For a conservative touch, layer up with a navy blue trench coat. Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026 Chelsea Down Parka The Chelsea Down Parka stands out thanks to its navy blue hue, which feels fresh and flattering for winter. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The air sharpens, old arguments resurface, and the color navy blue seems to deepen on storefronts and street corners. Tom Barnas, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 The French ticking stripe in navy blue gives it an heirloom touch that doesn’t always translate with the modern stripe patterns. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for navy blue

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“Navy blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navy%20blue. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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