Synonyms for

Color

Verb / ˈkʌlɜ: / / ˈkɔ:lɜ: / Another word for color — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Color is the property that makes things appear different to the eye. It is the way that different wavelengths of light are reflected or absorbed by an object.

Synonyms & similar words

coloringmaterial colorin coloration colourise colouringmaterial discolour colouration colouring colorize colourin colourize emblazon colour gloss coloring tinge vividness colorise peopleofcolor semblance peopleofcolour blackandwhite colorlessness discolor distort hue shade tone pigment tint dye coloration chroma coloring complexion flush glow tincture cast tinge blush stain dyestuff colorant dyestuff

Synonyms by register

Formal

hue tint shade pigmentation

Informal

shade tone look vibe

Literary

chroma dye stain

Antonyms

colorless achromatic neutral pale drab monochrome

Common collocations

  • bright color
  • dark color
  • vivid color
  • natural color
  • color blind
  • color wheel
  • color palette
  • color scheme

Word family

noun color
verb color
adjective colorful
adverb colorfully

Usage note

While 'color' can be used as a verb (e.g., 'the sunset colored the sky'), it is more commonly used as a noun. Be mindful of regional differences, as 'color' is the American spelling and 'colour' is the British spelling.

Example sentences

  1. I love the color pink.
  2. Can you color this picture for me?
  3. The color of the sky is blue.
  4. My favorite color is green.
  5. The color of the leaves changed in the fall.

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