navy blue

American  

[nay-vee bloo] / ˈneɪ vi ˈblu /

noun

• navy blues
  plural

1. a dark blue.

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adjective

1. of a dark blue color.

   I can’t wear my navy blue skirt without ironing it.

navy blue British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: navy.

   1. a dark blue colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a navy-blue suit

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• navy-blue
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• navy blues
  plural

Etymology

Origin of navy blue

First recorded in 1830–40; from the color of naval uniforms, as of the U.K. and the U.S.

Example Sentences

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navy blue

The Qatari plane is painted red, white and navy blue, colors chosen by President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Bottom line: Just because a website uses navy blue does not mean it’s an official U.S. government site.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

Torbitt, who appeared in court dressed in a navy blue suit, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

While the now-replaced aircraft sported a blue and white exterior, the new aircraft has a navy blue underbelly, red stripe and white upper body.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

“Dad said everyone from Magical Maintenance wears navy blue robes.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling