Navy blue has timeless appeal and can feel both modern yet classic, but what are the designers' favorite paints?

"Classic dark almost-black navy blue is a wonderful foundation color," agrees Ansley Majit ... so many hues means it can smoothly anchor a scheme, or balance unexpected vibrancy in a home.

For decades, Eckerd College’s athletic teams sported red, black, and white, a color scheme that reflected a traditional collegiate aesthetic.