royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

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In 2019, Kate wore a baby blue coat by Alexander McQueen, followed by a sky blue Emilia Wickstead coatdress in 2022 and a royal blue Catherine Walker coat in 2023. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026 The Mex Cube sofa by Piero Lissoni is upholstered in a matching hue, and an Utrecht armchair offsets the earth tones with striking royal blue. Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026 The Cleveland Cavaliers pro-baller and Adidas are collaborating with the rapper's brand, The Marathon Clothing, with the release of the royal blue Harden Volume 10 kicks, according to a press release from Adidas. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 The resulting rich royal blue outfit, which the doctor wore for a charity event, bears images related to hope and sparrows, which Bedlack told Atwood reminded him of a patient's tattoos. Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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