What does the cryptic crossword clue "Service down a shade (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "shade". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NAVY (synonym of "Service") + BLUE (synonym of "down"); definition: "shade" The answer is Navy blue.

Service down a shade (4,4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3134 | 25 Across | 2021-11-14 flower

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