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Generally speaking, autumn is associated with warm tones.
Reds, browns, and burnt oranges areeverywhere,including most people’s polish choices.
What really makes the shade special, though, is its versatility.
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Ahead, find 21 different darkblue nail ideasto inspire your next mani.
This cerulean polish looks gorgeous on top of a light pink base.
Plus, it is flecked with subtle sparkles that create dimension and movement within the flame.
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Lean into the space-inspired shade by adding a few silver star stickers.
Aquamarine squiggles
A green-toned dark bluelike this deep tealfeels vaguely oceanic.
A single, shimmery polish injustthe right shade of midnight evokes imagery of the night skyno actual art required.
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Blue geodes
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This moody,marbled manidraws inspiration from the natural world.
Try it on sometrendy square tipsfor a look that’s classic and modern all at the same time.
This glittery cobalt andhigh-shine blackare perfectly balancedwhich is fitting for the yin-yang design they were used to create.
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No need to invest in the real thing when your nails look like this.
Starry night
Metallics of all kinds look stunning set against a rich blue lacquer.
This glimmeringgold celestial artwill have you searching for constellations at your fingertips.
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Add some white into the mix for a color trio that has a totally futuristic feel.
Midnight chrome
Addinga chrome finishinstantly elevates any polish shade, and that includes midnight blue.
Double blues
This asymmetrical look delivers double dark blue mani inspo.
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Mint, lavender, and ballet pink all make for very pretty pairingsespecially when used together.
But that’s about where the similarities end.
This look takes things to another level by mixing multiple colors to create a splatter-paint design.
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