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
Stanley Tucci looks sharp in a navy blue blazer in New York City on April 16 while getting ready for The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 The backpack comes in nine colors, including blue-green, navy blue, khaki, pink, and pea green. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The King wore a navy blue suit with a silver tie. Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 At least the New York Yankees refuse to adopt City Connect jerseys for a cash grab, knowing the navy blue pinstripes are a fitting tradition. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 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 5 May. 2026.

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