dark blue

Midnight sky shade

Dark blue is blue with low brightness—closer to black than to sky.

The phrase describes navy, midnight blue, indigo, and similar shades: a dark blue suit, dark blue walls.

Dark blue often connotes formality, authority, or seriousness, appearing in business attire and uniforms.

color

indigo

Plant-derived blue dye

navy · ultramarine · lapis · cerulean · royal · denim · ink · azure · teal · slate

nautical

navy

Maritime military force

  • sailorSeafaring crew member
  • admiralSenior naval commander
  • fleetVehicles under unified command

anchor · maritime · seafarer · vessel · ship · regatta · yacht · frigate · destroyer · battleship

twilight

dusk

Dimming after sundown

eventide · crepuscule · vesper · dimness · shadows · penumbra · afterglow · starlight · moonrise · night sky

depth

abyss

Immeasurably profound depth

profound · trench · chasm · depths · void · cavernous · submerged · sunken · plunge · nether

Categories
Opposites
value/lightness

dark bluelight blue

Soft, pale azure

pale blue · sky blue · baby blue · powder blue · pastel blue

color temperature

dark bluebright orange

Intense warm hue

orange · bright red · golden · amber · scarlet

color wheel complementarity

dark blueorange

Citrus with segments

burnt sienna · amber · gold · copper · bronze

Family

blue, dark, midnight blue

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G