Deep marine-blue suede-like fabric swatch with subtle low-sheen surface texture

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Kirkby Design

Dakota Suede Marine

Name: Dakota Suede Marine
Brand: Kirkby Design

Dakota Suede Marine reads as an exceptionally deep marine blue, close to navy-black in the shadowed areas of the swatch. Its softly brushed surface gives the plain colour a subtle, tactile variation rather than a completely flat appearance.

deep marine blue plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

The swatch has no visible motif, with the interest coming from its dark blue tone and gentle suede-like nap. Light catches the surface very quietly, creating faint shifts between inky navy and softer blue-black rather than a pronounced shine. This weight and texture appear best suited to upholstery, particularly where a calm, enveloping finish is wanted. No composition, width or performance specification has been supplied for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Pair this cool, near-black marine blue with warm timber, aged brass or pale stone to prevent an upholstered chair or sofa from feeling too stark. It also works as a deep tonal anchor alongside washed blue and charcoal accents.

Use this near-black marine blue to give upholstered seating a quiet, tailored depth and a softly tactile finish.

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