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
Lawrence kept warm in the near-freezing temperatures, bundling up with a navy blue cashmere beanie and a red clay scarf. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025 There are two color schemes to choose between—a reserved palette featuring navy blue and green for a calm, sophisticated look; and a vibrant rainbow palette for those who enjoy bright, energetic colors. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
On stage, Stein wore a dark grey suit with orange, light blue and navy blue accents. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Mar. 2023 Shop Now 10 Navy Blue In areas with strict historic guidelines, navy blue is often a fail-safe. Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, 17 Mar. 2023 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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