How to Use navy blue in a Sentence

navy blue

1 of 2 noun
  • And these navy blue press-ons have just the right amount of shine.
    — goodhousekeeping.com, 13 May 2023
  • His eyes are kind but tired, his navy blue shirt a canvas of black grease.
    — Emily Zebel, Longreads, 23 May 2024
  • With dark mode, the background changes to black, and the gray map turns navy blue.
    — PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The shoes come in a striking navy blue color that can be dressed up or down.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2023
  • White leather sneakers go best with a navy blue suit, in either wool or linen.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Rocky wore a navy blue quarter-zip pullover while the singer was in a fiery red version.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Rocky, meanwhile, opted for a cozy navy blue cardigan and trousers.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 May 2024
  • Colors include navy blue, olive green, electric blue, taupe and black.
    — Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • This bright navy blue that isn't too dark is just the color needed to make a statement in the new year.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Renard said Auburn has worn navy blue pants at practice over the last two seasons.
    — Matt Cohen | [email protected], al, 9 Aug. 2023
  • With its navy blue and green plaid design, it’s designed for those unafraid to be the best-dressed in any room.
    — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Holmes, who owns the navy blue version, appreciates its slim cut and mid-thigh length.
    — Jeremy Freed, wsj.com, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Shulman, 42, wore a sleek black suit with a white collared shirt, a navy blue tie and black leather loafers.
    — Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The faux croc was also utilized to create striking coats in navy blue and baby blue.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
  • In this kitchen, navy blue walls make a splash against white cabinetry, countertops, trim, and tile.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Rihanna wore a floor-length navy blue coat over a black zip-up hoodie and a pair of shiny black pantashoes.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • To distinguish it from the rest of the room, a navy blue rug creates a visual border.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Choose from three colors—navy blue, pink, and bright blue—all of which come in sizes newborn up to 24 months.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Max also wore a navy blue top with a red thunderbolt graphic, grey sweatpants, and a blue hat.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 5 June 2023
  • In one distinct scene, Murphy dons a navy blue suit alongside Givens.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The shirt and matching onesie are available in black, gray, and navy blue in a variety of sizes.
    — Laura Denby, Parents, 28 May 2024
  • The dress comes in 41 colors and patterns, including white and navy blue.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • Lawrence, who spent the day out with her family, paired an oversized navy blue hoodie with a pastoral white maxi skirt.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
  • With makeup ready, Daniela goes to her dorm and puts her legs inside a long navy blue dress with gold embroidery.
    — Chantal Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The 50 x 60-inch blanket comes in classic colors like cream, navy blue, and gray.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The collection features classic Puma sneakers in all white and navy blue and white.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 Aug. 2023
  • No longer searching through her purse, Clare wears a brown suede midi skirt with an olive green tank top and navy blue striped overshirt.
    — Charna Flam, Variety, 10 Apr. 2023
  • It’s filled with matching sweatsuit sets in neutral shades of gray, beige, and navy blue with the brand logo displayed on each piece.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 May 2024
  • The pair adorably donned matching outfits, with Renner wearing a classic navy blue suit.
    — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Meanwhile, William wore a navy blue suit with a matching blue polka-dot tie, a white button-up, and black dress shoes.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2023

navy blue

2 of 2 adjective
  • His hands were stained navy blue.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Has there been a run on navy blue sweaters?
    — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The pair both wore deep navy blue suits for the event with black leather shoes.
    — Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The King wore a navy blue suit with a silver tie.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • That is indicative of navy blue to me.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Choose from neutral, easy-to-style shades like black, navy blue, and dark gray.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • Tindall wore a navy blue wool jacket and skirt set paired with a silk blue blouse.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The pants are available in burgundy, heather gray, navy blue, and pink.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Rowan wore a one-shoulder navy blue lace gown with black rounded-toe heels.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
  • Johnson wore a navy blue suit and black dress shoes with a white button-down shirt.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Shop it in black, navy blue, and this light sand color for as low as $20.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The bags originally came in just navy blue trim.
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Kelce wore a white dress shirt, navy blue Thom Browne suit shorts, and black dress shoes.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Take your pick of eight colors, including navy blue and white.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • This navy blue door dazzles next to the subtle green and white trim adorning the house.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
  • George, meanwhile, wore a navy blue suit with a pale blue button-down shirt and black leather shoes.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Dad has a navy blue BMW, a 320 coupe.
    — Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Grab it in dark coffee, black, white, navy blue, butter yellow, and more.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Purple is intrigue … What’s navy blue?
    — Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The dress featured a black strapless bodice that gave way into a navy blue ball gown-style skirt.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The dress featured a black strapless bodice that gave way into a navy blue ball gown-style skirt.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The myth that navy blue and black shouldn't be mixed has been proven wrong time and time again, and the same goes for brown and black.
    — Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Dream could be seen wearing a navy blue dress with puffy sleeves, which featured a slit on the left side by her knee.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Grab it in this winter-ready navy blue or one of 17 other colors.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Travolta looked dapper in a navy blue suit and matching beret.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 May 2026
  • The navy blue, green, and royal blue colorways are also on sale.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
  • This creator breaks up butter yellow and navy blue with a pair of chunky, spring green sneakers.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • In addition to the beige trench coat, Sailor also wore a navy blue dress to the evening.
    — Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Anne sported a fashionable scarf on her neck, which was the same color as her top and navy blue jeans.
    — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026

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