royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

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Melania wore a bright yellow, sleeveless gown to the event, while Camilla wore a royal blue dress to the dinner. Amanda Castro hannah Parry shane Croucher jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 Clad in royal blue space suits, the six women (including Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez) traveled 62 miles above Earth. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025 Wide swaths of mustard yellow, royal blue, and vibrant red, balanced with cream, help the finished product move easily between casual fare and smarter ensembles. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025 The navy blue, green, and royal blue colorways are also on sale. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for royal blue

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royal blue was in 1789

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“Royal blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20blue. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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