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Navy Blue

An extremely dark, rich, and intense blue, evoking the depth of the ocean or the night sky.

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Meaning & usage

This shade is a highly saturated, near-black version of primary blue. It embodies sobriety, authority, and timeless elegance. Unlike standard navy blue, which can be slightly lighter, this specific hue (#000066) possesses a nearly mysterious dimension and a density that allows it to serve as a neutral base while offering much greater visual depth than pure black.

Synonyms & nuances

Bleu nuitBleu outremer sombreDeep navyMidnight blueDark navy

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :93 (Rough)
#000066
DMC 823
Navy Blue Dk
ΔE 93

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Related colors

Blue
Black