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
Much like white, navy blue is a classic, timeless color that offers a deep neutral contrast to black or gray doors without sacrificing a sophisticated look. — The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026 The relaunch last year saw the revival of the King Avanti made in premium navy blue leather, with the Jil Sander logo in golden foil and the tongue flap with the Puma logo on top and the Jil Sander logo on the inside. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
These work wonderfully with ecru, chocolate, off-white, or navy blue garments. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 July 2026 When Fortune noted the current ubiquity of the PSG brand—including in navy blue baseball caps—Allègre acknowledged the badge was redesigned in 2013 to little opposition. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 June 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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