Deep royal blue velvet with a shadowed, softly lustrous plush pile

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Mark Alexander

Plush Royal Blue

Name: Plush Royal Blue
Brand: Mark Alexander

Plush Royal Blue is a deep, cool-toned blue velvet with a softly shadowed surface. The short pile catches the light unevenly, creating subtle shifts between near-black navy and vivid royal blue.

deep royal blue plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This swatch has a plain velvet surface rather than a visible motif, with the rich blue tone giving it a composed, luxurious character. Its plush pile produces a gentle directional sheen, so the colour appears darker in the nap and brighter where the light skims across it. The depth of the shade makes the fabric particularly suited to statement upholstery and richly coloured seating. No performance features are noted in the supplied information.

How to use it

Pair this cool royal blue with warm timber, aged brass or soft ivory upholstery for contrast. Used on a chair, headboard or sofa, it can act as a saturated focal colour without introducing a pattern.

Use this deep, cool blue velvet on statement seating where its plush pile and subtle sheen can be appreciated.

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