royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

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Offered in colors such as burgundy, caramel, khaki green and royal blue, the design will be available in a limited number of pieces at prices between 4,300 euros and 5,000 euros starting from December. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Unwrapping this eau de toilette, housed in a royal blue, gem-like bottle, will make any teen boy feel extra-special on his birthday. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025 In the late 2010s, emerald, royal blue, and amethyst velvets were the moment, but not anymore. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 Of course, the birthday girl and woman of the hour, White, was also pictured in a royal blue ensemble. Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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