royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

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The new jersey is white with splashes of orange and royal blue, a departure from last season’s road jersey, which was a navy-and-white color palette. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 He was last seen wearing a royal blue hoodie, blue pants and some kind of head covering. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 15 Feb. 2026 While this material usually reads way too casual, the royal blue color and ruffled details serve to elevate the dress to a semi-formal dress code. Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026 Black or blue ink on royal blue paper makes no sense and makes your staff squint to see. Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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