I have always been satisfied with IZOD clothing. I've worn this brand for over twenty years and I still love it. It's not a standard dark blue in the sense that it appears shiny. I tend to omit specs and know that shine can easily be explained in the product description box when it comes to fabrics. I like to look at clothes with total material blindness so I get an authentic end result based on basic visual fundamentals. I'm always told not to wear dark colors on hot summer days. I tested this theory and wore this shirt in extreme humidity just to marvel at the airflow. This provides comfort, although I've never been let down by the IZOD brand, I haven't often paid attention to dark colors on a hot day, which I pay a lot of attention to these days. I love this shirt and would recommend it to anyone looking for a shirt that has a professional look while providing the comfort to match those hot summer days and nights.