navy blue

American  

[ney-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

In that post, a man with brown hair and a half-smile is pictured wearing a navy blue quarter-zip sweater, hands folded behind his back.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Scotland's men will be decked out in navy blue - or now pinstripe salmon-pink - when they face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil at the World Cup this summer.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

He jogs over to Joseph in his navy blue coverall jumpsuit and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

The stunning living area features high white and gold ceilings, a navy blue couch, wooden floors, a cozy fireplace, and multiple chandeliers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

She wore a white blouse, a navy blue skirt, a pair of plain black flats.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien