midnight blue: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No. Midnight blue is a very dark shade of blue that can appear black in low light, but in direct light, its blue undertone is clearly visible. It is often chosen over black for a softer, more nuanced formal look.

It is primarily used as a noun ('I love midnight blue') or as a compound adjective hyphenated before a noun ('a midnight-blue dress'). The hyphen is often used in writing to avoid ambiguity.

It is most prevalent in fashion, interior design, automotive (for car colours), and graphic design, where specific colour names are important for product description and marketing.

They are very similar. Traditionally, navy blue is a dark blue inspired by naval uniforms. Midnight blue is often described as even darker, with more black mixed in, resembling a night sky. In practice, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but 'midnight blue' suggests a deeper, darker shade.

A very dark shade of blue, approaching black, resembling the colour of the night sky at midnight.

Midnight blue is usually formal and informal descriptive contexts; common in fashion, design, arts, and descriptive prose. in register.

Midnight blue: in British English it is pronounced /ˌmɪdnaɪt ˈbluː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌmɪdnaɪt ˈbluː/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.