The color of Indigo was a deep, rich dark blue Sometimes referred to as Royal Blue. The symbolic meaning of indigo was power, importance and wealth The Virgin Mary is often depicted wearing indigo or blue clothing The source was the indigo plants and the dye was imported from India - extremely expensive. Indigo dye held colors fast and this rich color was worn by the wealthy and not to be confused with the color blue which was produced by using cheap blue dye obtained from woad
