navy blue
Dark sailor shade
Navy blue is a very dark shade of blue, nearly black, named for its use in naval uniforms.
The color suggests formality and professionalism: a navy blue suit, navy blue curtains.
Often shortened to simply navy: The dress comes in black, gray, and navy.
Plant-derived blue dye
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
- cobaltElement twenty-seven
- midnightTwelve o'clock at night
- inkWriting fluid
ultramarine · cerulean · azure · denim · slate · pigment · dye · hue
Twelve o'clock at night
- darknessTotal absence of light
- twilightLight after sunset
- duskDimming after sundown
- nocturnalActive during darkness
starry · moonlit · shadow · evening · deep · dark · inky · obsidian
Armed forces collectively
- dress uniformCeremonial military attire
- serviceAid or maintenance
- regimentalOf a military unit
- fatiguesMilitary duty uniform
insignia · rank · medals · officer · enlisted · cadet · marines · airforce
Of the sea
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- sailorSeafaring crew member
- fleetVehicles under unified command
vessel · ship · admiral · captain · yacht · regatta · deck · port
Worldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
- classicOf lasting excellence
- refinedPurified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
tasteful · timeless · formal · conservative · understated · professional · business · corporate
indigo
Plant-derived blue dye
ink · ultramarine · cerulean · azure · denim · slate · pigment · dye · hue · shade
midnight
Twelve o'clock at night
nocturnal · starry · moonlit · shadow · evening · deep · dark · inky · obsidian · pitch
military
Armed forces collectively
- dress uniformCeremonial military attire
- serviceAid or maintenance
- regimentalOf a military unit
fatigues · insignia · rank · medals · officer · enlisted · cadet · marines · airforce · army
maritime
Of the sea
fleet · vessel · ship · admiral · captain · yacht · regatta · deck · port · starboard
sophisticated
Worldly and cultured
polished · tasteful · timeless · formal · conservative · understated · professional · business · corporate · power suit
- dark bluesindigo, cobalt, sapphire, ultramarine
- shadesazure, burgundy, crimson, cerulean, cobalt
- club colorsred and white, black and gold, green and white, scarlet, maroon
- Preppypolo shirt, khakis, boat shoes, Sperry, loafers
- military colorsolive drab, khaki, army green, camouflage, camo
- ship colorsbattleship gray
navy blueorange
Citrus with segments
bright orange · tangerine · coral · burnt orange · gold
navy bluewhite
Absence of pigment
cream · ivory · off-white · pale yellow · sky blue
navy blueneon yellow
Garish bright citrus shade
fluorescent pink · hot pink · neon green · highlighter yellow · fluorescent orange