royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

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It is also finished in a unique paint job that combines metallic white, royal blue accents, and exposed carbon-fiber trim. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025 The 132 rooms have welcome dabs of color—royal blue desk chairs and headboards and pink and white curtains. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025 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 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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