royal blue
royal blue — 名詞
1. a vivid blue hue that sits between navy and sky blue on the spectrum — it names
寶藍色
一種明亮鮮豔的藍色
a vivid blue hue that sits between navy and sky blue on the spectrum — it names the colour itself, not a description of something coloured blue.
Cyrus chose royal blue for the living room walls because the colour feels calm and welcoming.
Cyrus 選擇將客廳牆壁漆成寶藍色，因為這個顏色感覺寧靜又溫馨。
uncountable noun: royal blue + singular verb
The bride's bridesmaids all wore matching dresses in a deep shade of royal blue.
新娘的伴娘全都穿著深寶藍色禮服。
Royal blue looks especially striking when paired with gold or cream accents in a logo.
寶藍色搭配金色或奶油色點綴時，在商標上格外搶眼。
Iris mixed white into the royal blue to soften the colour for the sky in her painting.
Iris 在寶藍色顏料中加入白色，讓畫中的天空顏色變得柔和。
- sapphire blue
a slightly darker blue with a gem-like quality, often associated with sapphires
- ultramarine
a deeper, more intense blue made from a natural pigment; more formal or artistic in register
- cobalt blue
a similar bright blue, but slightly greener in tone and derived from a specific mineral pigment
文法句型
royal blue + verb (is/appears)
a shade of royal blue
painted in royal blue
用法筆記
Royal blue is an uncountable noun — you do not say 'a royal blue' when referring to the colour as a concept. Use 'a shade of royal blue' or 'a royal blue [something]' if you need an article.
常見錯誤
royal blue — 形容詞
1. describes an object, piece of clothing, or surface as having the vivid blue appe
寶藍色的
形容顏色為寶藍色
describes an object, piece of clothing, or surface as having the vivid blue appearance that the word royal blue names.
Stefan wore a royal blue blazer to the conference and received several compliments.
Stefan 穿著一件寶藍色西裝外套參加會議，獲得了不少讚美。
attributive use: royal blue + noun (blazer)
The kitchen cabinets were painted a cheerful royal blue that reminded Adina of the seaside.
廚房櫥櫃漆成了明亮的寶藍色，讓 Adina 想起海邊。
A royal blue blanket lay folded at the foot of the guest bed.
客房床尾摺放著一條寶藍色的毯子。
The team's royal blue jerseys have become a beloved symbol of the city.
這支球隊的寶藍色球衣已成為這座城市深受喜愛的象徵。
- sapphire
used as an adjective for a slightly darker, more gem-like blue; 'a sapphire dress'
- ultramarine
a deeper, more intense blue; more often used in art contexts
文法句型
royal blue + noun
be royal blue
用法筆記
This adjective is mainly used attributively (before a noun) as in 'a royal blue dress.' It can also appear after linking verbs: 'The car is royal blue.' It is not gradable — you cannot say 'more royal blue' or 'very royal blue.'
常見錯誤
royal blue — 片語
1. a standardized named colour category with a distinct purplish-blue hue, used as
皇家藍
標準化的紫藍色色名，有別於一般寶藍色
a standardized named colour category with a distinct purplish-blue hue, used as a fixed colour reference in national flags, military dress uniforms, corporate brand systems, and royal heraldry — the phrase identifies a specific registered shade name, not a general description of anything that appears bright blue.
The national flag uses royal blue as the official background for its coat of arms.
該國國旗以皇家藍為官方底色，用於展示國徽。
heraldic context: official named shade on a national flag
Tendai consulted the interior design guide for the palace, which specifies royal blue for all state dining rooms.
Tendai 查閱了宮殿的室內設計規範，所有國宴廳均須使用皇家藍。
formal design specification: official named shade in interior design
The royal guards wear ceremonial dress uniforms that are trimmed in royal blue silk braid.
皇家衛兵穿著綴有皇家藍絲編飾帶的典禮服。
Diya studied the china pattern at the museum, noting the royal blue border that matches the palace registry.
Diya 在博物館研究瓷器圖樣，注意到那條符合宮廷註冊標準的皇家藍邊飾。
- king's blue
an older historical term for a similar shade used in royal heraldry; less common today
- purplish blue
a descriptive phrase rather than a named shade; less precise
文法句型
royal blue as a colour name
known as royal blue
用法筆記
This phrase entry treats 'royal blue' as a fixed colour-category name with a standard reference hue (purplish-blue), used in official colour systems such as flags, uniforms, and brand palettes. It differs from the noun sense (寶藍色), which describes the general bright-blue colour as a visual phenomenon rather than a named category with a fixed standard reference.