navy blue

The term "navy blue" originates from the dark blue uniforms worn by officers in the British Royal Navy since the mid-18th century.

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Definition

A2General

(common)A dark shade of blue.

Example

She wore a navy blue dress to the party.

B1Fashion

(informal)A deep, rich blue color often used in formal wear.

Example

Navy blue suits are popular for business meetings.

B2Design

(technical)A color with a deep blue tone, typically used for its calming and authoritative effects.

Example

The navy blue walls give the room a sophisticated look.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "navy blue":

dark blue royal blue steel blue light blue cadet blue baby blue sky blue midnight blue deep blue cornflower blue ice blue small blue academy blue slate blue peacock blue olive green powder blue half blue petrol blue eggshell blue khaki green battleship grey sky-blue pink cobalt blue robin's-egg blue duck-egg blue abyssal blue full blue black and blue china blue blue green rifle green