royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

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At Sézane, the Marianne scarf comes in multiple colors, including blue-grey and royal blue. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Stone, in a royal blue skirt suit, posed for pictures before stopping to chat happily with the Haim sisters, with Este Haim breaking into song. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Today, Hill is wearing a royal blue cowboy hat with matching eyeglass frames, and her store is stocked to the rafters with colorful dresses, vests, fringed jackets, hats, and homewares. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 In different photos, Graham could be seen modeling a chocolate string bikini, a royal blue bikini, and a white bikini underneath a plunging sheer lace dress. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for royal blue

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of royal blue was in 1789

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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