royal blue

noun

1. a deep blue, often with a faint reddish tinge.

royal blue

noun

1. 1. a deep blue colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      a royal-blue carpet

Word History and Origins

Origin of royal blue¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

It's not a bright blue or royal blue in that sense.

From Salon

Wearing a John Galliano creation based on a 1999 Dior dress, Zendaya was striking in a royal blue and emerald green dress, with embellishments which looked as if they were inspired by fruit trees.

From BBC

The shade of the jacket is an oft-underrated neutral, pairing nicely with virtually any other piece in your suitcase, maybe even amethyst or royal blue too.

From Los Angeles Times

Beth Atkinson, 28, in the royal blue hat, will be the one to shatter a specially-created bottle of whisky on the ship's hull to officially launch the Glen Rosa into the Clyde.

From BBC

She was photographed wearing head-to-toe royal blue while walking to the church alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as they routinely do each Christmas.

From New York Times