How to wear navy blue
A navy blazer with a white shirt and beige pants is a formula that never fails. With light jeans and white sneakers you get a casual look. For shoes, brown, camel and burgundy work better than black. A red or mustard scarf makes a great accent.
Navy blue in home decor
Navy blue walls add depth and elegance, especially in bedrooms, home offices or on an accent wall. Pair it with white trim and ceilings so the room doesn't feel dark. Mid-tone wood furniture and gold or brass details warm it up. For textiles, try beige linen, mustard or terracotta.
Navy blue in graphic and web design
Navy blue has excellent contrast with white text and conveys trust, which is why banks and corporations use it. As a dark background, pair it with a warm accent like orange, coral or mustard for buttons.
What to avoid
Avoid pairing it with black when the two look too similar, because it reads like a mistake. Dark purple next to it also blurs together and looks muddy.
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