royal purple

noun

: a dark reddish purple

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According to the 2026 color trends, red knits are getting replaced with royal purple ones. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026 Add a handbag in royal purple for contrast—and a jolt of color. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Shop the royal purple color trend, in comfy cashmere knits to cool clutch bags and ballet flats, below. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 The space uses rich colors such as deep green, oxblood red, royal purple, and warm yellow on velvet seats, oak accents, and custom wood floors. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for royal purple

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First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of royal purple was in 1605

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