15 years ago, royal was ugly. If you didn't think so, you were unknowingly dressed like an old person. Colors trend in and out. BYU is covering their bases for the inevitable time in a few years when royal once again becomes ugly. Sales of royal gear would have been nearly zero for many years if navy were never adopted. Yeah, there are hardcores that will always wear Texas orange and royal. But most of us will just pass on that sweatshirt.