navy blue

1 of 2

noun

: a very dark blue

navy blue

2 of 2

adjective

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

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Noun
The cashmere sweater comes in nine colors, including vintage pink, deep red, and navy blue. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Many fans from the United States began wearing its signature navy blue and yellow hat, some loaded with signatures that Curaçao players were happy to provide throughout the week. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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