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
The Air Jordan 4 Retro Georgetown is expected to feature a gray suede upper with a mix of navy blue and white accents throughout and a translucent rubber outsole. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Rocha has faded tattoos on his forearm and bicep, and may have a black or navy blue canvas backpack with him. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Adjective
The pair posed together on the blue carpet with Eilish wearing a green short-sleeve polo over a white button-down with a navy blue pleated skirt and red crew socks, while Wolff wore a brown suit. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026 Popular dark paint choices for a dining library include navy blue, rich chocolate brown or even a bold scarlet. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 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 Jun. 2026.

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