royal purple

noun

: a dark reddish purple

Examples of royal purple in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Channel the high energy and signature colors of Mardi Gras with gold chrome, royal purple cat-eye, and other eye-catching nail designs, below. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026 Next season’s lean rich and strong—think mint green and powder pink, deep reds and navy blues, as well as emerald tones, such as royal purple and moss green. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025 Shades of royal purple and emerald featured throughout the garment, adding a dark glamour element to feminine botanicals. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025 This compact agapanthus boasts a most unique flower color, with near-black buds opening to reveal dark, royal purple blooms. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for royal purple

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royal purple was in 1605

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Royal purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20purple. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster