royal purple

noun

: a dark reddish purple

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There’s even a pair of pointed-toe flats in royal purple from Gianvito Rossi. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 If royal purple and tomato red are too saturated for you, go the baby route. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026 Sunny yellow, warm cinnamon, pastel pink, royal purple, rusty red—these are just a few of the available colors of chrysanthemums. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Shop the royal purple color trend, in comfy cashmere knits to cool clutch bags and ballet flats, below. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for royal purple

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of royal purple was in 1605

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“Royal purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20purple. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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