Diepblauw

Diepblauw is a Dutch term meaning "deep blue." It refers to a color shade in the blue family that is dark and saturated, commonly used in Dutch color naming to describe textiles, design palettes, and branding.

In practical terms, diepblauw denotes a very dark blue, often approaching navy or midnight blue in appearance. The exact shade can vary with lighting, material, and perception, but it is consistently understood as a deep, rich blue rather than a bright or pale hue.

Beyond color, diepblauw is sometimes used metaphorically to describe conservative or traditionalist positions in political or cultural discourse. It is not a formal political label, and its meaning depends on the context and the speaker.

Etymology and usage: the term combines diep (deep) and blauw (blue). Dutch color terminology frequently forms compound adjectives to describe shades, alongside other hues such as lichtblauw (light blue) and koningsblauw (royal blue). Diepblauw thus functions primarily as a descriptive color term, with occasional metaphorical applications in discourse.