marineblå

Marineblå is a deep blue color associated with the sea and maritime tradition. In Swedish usage, the term denotes a shade that sits between navy blue and royal blue, commonly described as dark, cool, and sophisticated. Because there is no universal standard for marineblå, the exact hue varies by color system, manufacturer, and context. In digital color spaces, marineblå is typically represented as a dark blue with low brightness and strong saturation, while print palettes render it with a high proportion of cyan and blue inks and little yellow.

In design practice, marineblå evokes formality, reliability, and authority. It is widely used in uniforms, corporate branding, sports team colors, and interior design. The shade pairs well with white, gray, and earth tones, and can serve as a neutral backdrop for metallic accents such as silver or brass, or for brighter highlights like red or coral.

Etymology and variants: The name derives from the sea and naval associations. In Swedish, marineblå is closely related to marinblå (navy blue); some sources treat marineblå as a specific cooler variant, while others use the terms interchangeably. Different color systems may place marineblå at slightly different points along the blue spectrum, from mid-to-dark blues.

See also: Navy blue, Indigo.