30 Stunning Dark Blue Nail Designs to Try This Season

There’s truly something special about dark blue as a color. And with the colder months of the year approaching, it feels perfectly fitting to celebrate and showcase some genuinely amazing dark blue nail designs you absolutely must try.

Dark blue is such an interesting color because it comes in so many different shades and tones, from deep navy to electric sapphire, meaning you can really play around with it to create some stunning designs and effects. You can go minimal or go all out with the embellishments, glitters, or even 3D details.

The main takeaway here? Have fun with it! Your nails are meant to be an outlet for creativity, a fantastic way to express your personality, and the whole point of this post is just to give you a bunch of fun designs you can experiment with or draw inspiration from! So without further ado, let’s dive into the moody, gorgeous blue nails I have a feeling you’ll totally love!

If You’re Obsessed With Blue, These Nail Designs Were Made for You 💙

1. Mixed and Matched Almond Set

There is something really pretty about this mix-and-match design. It features a blend of French tips, a blooming flower design, and solid blue nails. Overall, it’s a beautiful dark blue almond set.

2. French Tips with Outline

If you like the classic French tip but want to do something a little outside the box, try this electric blue French tip with an outline. It’s really pretty for those who love French tips but want a fun, unique twist.

3. Short and Simple

If you prefer a simple nail style, try this set of deep navy blue nails. They are simple, short, and cute—the perfect choice when you don’t want to fuss too much about a design but still want short, polished nails.

4. 3D Flower Nails

The 3D flower nail art trend has gone super viral, and this design is a beautiful way to incorporate that art with dark blue. It’s a gorgeous and unique combination of dark blues and whites.

5. Short Almond with Snowflakes

In keeping with the wintry vibes of this time of year, this is a great design to do if you enjoy the winter aesthetic. It’s so simple and cute!

6. Blue Stencil Flowers

This is another unique design, incorporating some dark blue stenciled flowers onto a nude nail base. It’s short, fun, and pretty—ideal if you want a simple nail design with a pop of color.

7. Astrological

Who said the starry aesthetic can’t go with blue? This interesting nail design shows how well blue and gold elements complement each other. If you like the aesthetic of the stars, this is for you.

8. Hearts Inspired

A cute little almond-shaped nail design centered around hearts. Little hearts on the nails are always a good idea if you want a cutesy and fun look, and they absolutely work in these blue colors.

9. Solid Blue Almonds

Sometimes you don’t need a crazy, intricate design—sometimes you just want something simple and solid to get you through the month. You can’t go wrong with these electric blue almond-shaped nails.

10. French Tips with Blooming Flowers

I absolutely love the blooming flower nail design; there’s something so pretty about it. Especially when combined with these light blue French tips, I am completely obsessed.

11. Sparkly Blue and White

Sometimes you need a little bit of sparkle in your life, and these nails deliver! I’m obsessed with how pretty and blue these are, especially with the little white French tip accent on some of the nails.

12. Gold Stars and Moons

Who knew that the starry night and moons nail art could look so beautiful when combined with deep shades of blue?

13. Floral Pattern

I can’t get over these floral patterns on nude almond nails, especially the way they are paired with gold accents. It creates a regal, intriguing aesthetic that’s hard to look away from.

14. Blue and Silver 3D Design

This is an interesting and very pretty way to mix and match nail designs, especially if you like long almond or stiletto shapes. The 3D elements paired with dark blues, light blues, and silvers are gorgeous.

15. Crocodile Print

I feel like crocodile print is so underrated when it comes to nail designs. People don’t know what they’re missing out on; it’s a really fun design, as clearly seen here.

16. Electric Blue and White Flowers

Just because you’re using blue doesn’t mean you can’t get floral or flower designs. They can be incredibly pretty, especially in these unexpected but totally right color combinations.

17. Little White Stars

If you like a simple nail design but want to add a little something unique, try this starry nail art in white or silver. They really pop against the dark blue base.

18. French Tips with Pearls

I can’t get over how gorgeous these pearlescent dark blue French tips are when paired with silver-white pearls on top of the set. It’s beautiful and really pretty to look at.

19. Almonds with Swirls

If you want a simple nail design that also has a little something extra, try these dark blue almond nails with cool, swirling designs on some of the nails. It’s fun, unique, and definitely a set you won’t be disappointed by.

20. Star Designs

If you’re out of ideas for your nails, have you ever considered these types of stars as a design? You’re missing out! This design is insanely cute and a great way to incorporate two different tones of the same color beautifully.

21. Dark Blue with Flower Design

I’ve mentioned before how much I like the blooming flower nail art, and this is a great way to incorporate it into a set. Look at this beautiful deep blue almond set with one nail featuring a gorgeous blooming flower design and a pop of gold.

22. Glittery Nails

This nail set reminds me of a starry night—deep dark blue paired with a sparkly top coat that evokes the night sky. It’s truly beautiful.

23. Glitter Outline Nails

Another great design to try is this one, which features silver glitter or sparkles bordering around the dark blue nails. It’s interesting and unique in a very pretty way.

24. Dark Blue Aura

I can’t get over the aura nail trend; there is something really special about it that you generally can’t look away from. Absolutely obsessed with this design.

25. Deep Navy Blue Chrome Nails

I will always love chrome nail designs, and this one does not disappoint! Deep navy blue shades are enhanced with a chrome layer over the top. It’s insanely cute and gorgeous in a unique way.

26. Flower Nails

This is another great way to do a flower nail design while incorporating blue into your set. I absolutely love these little blue and white flowers. You truly can’t go wrong with flowers on your nails.

27. Polka Dot Nails

Polka dot nails are so trendy right now, and I’m absolutely obsessed. You can’t deny how adorable and cute this design is—definitely one to try if you’re into the polka dot trend.

28. Almond Chrome Nails

As I said before, I am absolutely obsessed with chrome nails, and this set does not disappoint, featuring almond-shaped dark blue chrome nails that are to die for.

29. Blue and White Winter Nails

Winter is coming, and there’s no better time to truly enjoy the wintry aesthetic than now. You can incorporate blues with elements like snowflakes for an overall really cute design.

30. Chrome Nails with Swirls

This is another great way to incorporate deep blue nails with a chrome sheen. To elevate the set, you can add these swirly designs on some of the nails, as shown above.