midnight blue

noun

: a deep blackish blue

Examples of midnight blue in a Sentence

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The Song Sung Blue star turned heads in a midnight blue off-the-shoulder gown that glittered all the way to the floor at the 2026 Directors Guild of America Awards on February 7. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026 Jeans retail for $138 and are available in light blue and midnight blue. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026 Bieber is backing the midnight blue mani. Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, Lily opted for a midnight blue sleeveless gown with a voluminous skirt and accessorized with black platform boots. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midnight blue

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midnight blue was in 1810

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“Midnight blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midnight%20blue. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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