I looked forever for just the right color navy for my twin bedroom in a mountain home. Most were much too light a blue for my needs and one was almost black. This is a true dark navy. I ordered a larger size to allow for shrinkage, and I was glad I did. They shrank a lot, but are just the right length to allow me to not have to tuck the sheets and blankets in, which makes them much easier to care for when making the beds. Nice coverlets and pillow covers!