The blue variant is more purple than blue, navy - so dark blue - as stated it is certainly not. Basically, I also did not know what behind L hides at Volcom, because I could not find the information in the size chart on the website informative. But it seems to be 44, which suits me well. The jacket is beautiful, its now offered price it is certainly worth it if I can connect the effusive other reviews here do not quite such. As for the color problem, nor is there any information on the nature of growth, how to possibly this . etc .. renewed