royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

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Choose from the ultra sophisticated suits, such as ‘The Fonz,’ a men’s chocolate brown Kahlua piped in royal blue Taslan nylon suit with Dacron needlepunch insulation and a Lycra action stretch insert down the shoulder blades. The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025 The sneaker featured a white mesh upper with silver and royal blue synthetic overlays, plus layered paneling that followed the lines of Adidas’ Adistar Cushion 3 running shoe from 2005. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025 The Terms of Endearment star kept things comfortable in a dark navy sweatshirt over a matching royal blue top and loose-fitting black pants. Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 On sale in a stunning royal blue and black colorway, these snow boots are bound to make a statement, on and off the slopes. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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