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  2. Navy blue - Wikipedia

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    Navy blue is a dark shade of the color blue. French sailor in dark blue uniform. Navy blue got its name from the dark blue (contrasted with naval white) worn by officers in the Royal Navy since 1748 and subsequently adopted by other navies around the world.

  3. Shades of blue - Wikipedia

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    Navy blue is a shade of the standard (h = 240°) blue. Navy blue got its name from the dark blue (contrasted with white) worn by sailors in the Royal Navy since 1748 (originally called marine blue before 1840) and subsequently adopted by other navies around the world. The first recorded use of navy blue as a color name in English was in 1840.

  4. Handkerchief code - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. The handkerchief code (also known as the hanky code, the bandana code, and flagging) [1] is a system of color-coded cloth handkerchief or bandanas for non-verbally communicating one's interests in sexual activities and fetishes. The color of the handkerchief identifies a particular activity, and the pocket it is worn in (left or right ...

  5. Military colours, standards and guidons - Wikipedia

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    Navy blue: Navy; Ultramarine blue: Air Force (formerly light green) Maroon: National Guard; Dark blue and white: Bolivarian Military University of Venezuela, Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army and Armed Forces Health Sciences Academy; Light blue and white: Venezuelan Naval Academy; White: Venezuelan Army military high schools; Guidons and ...

  6. List of awareness ribbons - Wikipedia

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    This is a partial list of awareness ribbons. The meaning behind an awareness ribbon depends on its colors and pattern. Since many advocacy groups have adopted ribbons as symbols of support or awareness, ribbons, particularly those of a single color, some colors may refer to more than one cause.

  7. Blue - Wikipedia

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    In 1748, the Royal Navy adopted a dark shade of blue for the uniform of officers. It was first known as marine blue, now known as navy blue. The militia organized by George Washington selected blue and buff, the colours of the British Whig Party. Blue continued to be the colour of the field uniform of the US Army until 1902, and is still the ...

  8. Color symbolism - Wikipedia

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    Blue. Blue is a primary color across all models of color space. It is the color of the ocean and the sky; it often symbolizes serenity, stability, inspiration, or wisdom. It can be a calming color, and symbolize reliability.

  9. Uniforms of the United States Navy - Wikipedia

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    The Service Dress Blue (SDB) uniform consists of a dark navy blue suit coat and trousers (or optional skirt for women) that are nearly black in color, a white shirt, and a black four-in-hand necktie for men or a neck tab for women. The material is generally wool or a wool blend, depending on the vendor.

  10. Traditional colors of Japan - Wikipedia

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    Prussian blue color 0,49,113 #003171 瑠璃紺: Rurikon: Dark blue lapis lazuli 27,41,75 #1B294B 紅碧: Benimidori: Stained red 120,119,155 #78779B 紺桔梗: Konkikyō: Navy blue bellflower 25,31,69 #191F45 藤鼠: Fujinezumi: Mousy wisteria: 118,105,128 #766980 紅掛花色: Benikakehana-iro: Safflower color 90,79,116 #5A4F74 藤色: Fuji ...

  11. Royal blue - Wikipedia

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    Imperial blue is the brand colour of the Imperial College London, which is used through all College communications. Royal blue is the brand colour of Yonsei University, used in its emblem, flag, and various university designs. See also. Cobalt blue; Navy blue; Shades of blue; References