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nachtblau

midnight blue, night blue

adjective NAKHT-blau Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Colors

Usage Note

Nachtblau describes a very deep, dark blue evoking the night sky — between dunkelblau (dark blue) and black. Used in fashion and poetry; a nachtblaue Jacke is a fashionable, near-black navy.

Examples

"Sie trug eine nachtblaue Strickjacke, die ihr gut stand."

Natural Translation

She wore a midnight-blue cardigan that suited her well.

Literal Translation

She wore a night-blue cardigan that her well stood.

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