royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

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The blank walls are a stark contrast to the whimsical plastic tote bags—which are shaped like picnic baskets and range in color from bubblegum pink to deep royal blue—from which the company has built a cult following. Lindsey Choo, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 After doing a fabulous job shaping her nails—which had just recently been a vibrant shade of royal blue—into a lovely almond silhouette. Marci Robin, Allure, 21 July 2025 Queen Camilla styled a white dress courtesy of her go-to designer Fiona Clare and Brigitte Macron honored her home country of France wearing a custom royal blue Louis Vuitton dress. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025 Seman Beach Location: Western Albania, 25-minute drive from Fier Come for: Kitesurfing In Vlorë, the turquoise Ionian Sea meets the royal blue Adriatic Sea, leading to rougher, windier conditions and a northern current. AFAR Media, 9 July 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 Aug. 2025.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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