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How do I find the right navy or slate blue fabric for my cushion?
Also asked as:A deep blue color I'm trying to matchOlive green or dusty slate blue?
Navy is the color phone cameras rarely get right: it sinks toward black or brightens toward royal. The fix is a sample in your own daylight.
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Order samples: phone photos rarely show navy accurately, and each fabric chart holds only one or two navy blues, so a sample of those codes is the safest match. In velvet, 131 is deep navy and 129 is teal blue, and the chart also carries dusty slate blues. In the P-series chart, P-67 is a solid blue and P-66 has a blue-toned ground.
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Key facts
- Each fabric chart has one or two navy blues.
- Phone photos rarely show navy accurately.
- Samples are the safest way to match a color.
- The velvet chart includes olive green and dusty slate blue shades.
- Velvet 131 is deep navy, 129 is teal blue and 112 is burnt terracotta.
- In the P-series chart, P-66 has a blue-toned ground and P-67 is a solid blue.
- Each main indoor chart (linen, velvet, soft fabric) runs to about 40 colors.
- Swatches are about 4 x 4 to 6 x 6 in (10 x 10 to 15 x 15 cm), big enough to judge navy in daylight.
- Zippered velvet and linen covers wash at 86°F (30°C) maximum, inside out, on a gentle cycle.
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The blues on the charts
| Code | Chart | Reads as |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | Velvet | Deep navy |
| 129 | Velvet | Teal blue |
| 112 | Velvet | Burnt terracotta, a warm partner for navy |
| P-66 | P-series | Blue-toned ground |
| P-67 | P-series | Solid blue |
Buyer questions
- A common question
My phone doesn't capture my navy well. How can I match it?
The workshop's answerPhone photos rarely show navy accurately, so the workshop can't read the exact tone from one. Each chart has one or two navy blues; the safest route is a sample order of those codes, or close-up photos of any code that catches your eye.
- A common question
Do you have olive green, dusty slate blue or other blues in velvet or the patterned fabric?
The workshop's answerYes. The velvet chart includes olive green and dusty slate blue shades. In the P-series fabric, P-66 has a blue-toned background and P-67 is a solid blue; close-ups of any code are available.
- A common question
Which velvet codes give a navy, slate blue and terracotta look?
The workshop's answerDeep navy 131 with burnt terracotta 112 piping for one cushion; teal blue 129 with deep navy 131 piping for the other. Expect a slight tone difference from lighting in photos.
- A common question
Which code is olive green, and will it look too bright?
The workshop's answerOlive is velvet 123, a muted earthy olive, with L24 as the linen alternative. Under white light 123 reads yellow-lime; under warm light it calms down. Check close-ups or samples in your room.
Questions buyers ask next
How many navy options should I expect on a chart?
One or two per fabric chart. That keeps a sample order small: request the navy codes from the chart you like, plus any slate or teal neighbors, and compare them side by side in daylight.
Can I pair navy velvet with a warm accent?
Yes. For a navy, slate blue and terracotta scheme, the workshop paired deep navy velvet 131 with burnt terracotta 112 piping. Ask for both codes photographed side by side before deciding.
Is a photo of my navy enough for the workshop to match?
It's a start, not a finish. The workshop can suggest the nearest codes, but navy rarely photographs accurately, so treat those suggestions as a shortlist and confirm with samples.
