royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

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In the late 2010s, emerald, royal blue, and amethyst velvets were the moment, but not anymore. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025 Channel the Onitsuka Tiger vibe with the bright yellow option or keep it low-key with the white and royal blue style. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025 In addition to funding the wedding itself, guests are required to follow the event's attire requirements and must wear semi-formal royal blue looks, the Reddit user wrote. — Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 The result is a calming palette of soft greys, rust golds, and royal blues with bespoke artwork by Belgian artists hanging on the walls. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20blue. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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