Navy blue remains the darkest shade of the primary color blue. It was conceived from natural pigments and chemicals found in the earth such as gravel or zinc. #Often the color is so dark that it is mistaken for the color black. Essentially navy blue gives off many different emotions and meanings to each person. It all depends on how the cast is shown and how the viewer perceives the color. Considering its character, navy blue has had a lasting effect on history, culture, literature and the arts, from Paleolithic cavemen to modern blue-collar workers. Navy blue was originally called navy blue. Law enforcement in ancient Rome were the first to wear the dark blue uniform with contrasting white. Then the British Royal Navy in 1748 decided that the vague color was an acceptable uniform to show ascendancy. Then, the bold color of the uniform was replicated by other navies. The uniforms of sailors in the US and Canadian Armed Forces are literally called navy blue. Therefore, due to the numerous changes made by the navy, the name was appropriately changed to navy blue. #In America, the government wanted something to show its unity. Therefore, Betsy Ross used navy blue together with red and white to sew the legendary American flag. Since then it has always been a renowned antiquity. #In an antediluvian religion, navy blue represented God's demiurgic endowment, it was believed that, if praised, it brought one closer to superior power. The association of navy blue in history is astonishing.#In today's cultures, people say that blue signifies peace, conveys importance, power and confidence, or hinders evil spirits. When interviewing for a job at an organization or company, most will dress in dark blue... middle of paper... era back then, as well as many new methods in different fields. Works Cited Wallechinsky, David and Irving Wallace, ed. TriviaLibrary, 1975. sv "Facts, History and Meanings of the Color Blue." http://www.trivia-library.com/b/facts-history-and-meanings-of-the-color-blue.htm (accessed September 6, 2011).# New York Times, “Color Psychology-Blue. " Accessed September 7, 2011. http://psychology.about.com/od/sensationandperception/a/color_blue.htm?p=1.# See New York Times, "Color Psychology-Blue."# See Wallechinsky, David, and Irving Wallace, ed. TriviaLibrary, 1975. sv "Facts, History, and Meanings of the Color Blue."# "Biography of Diane Renay." Accessed September 7, 2011. http://www.dianerenay.com/biography.htm.# See Wallechinsky, David and Irving Wallace, ed. TriviaLibrary, 1975. sv "Facts, history and meanings of the color blue."