What is another word for color?

Common synonyms for color include colouring, semblance, colorise, distort, discolor.

What is the opposite of color?

Antonyms of color include colorless, achromatic, neutral, pale, drab.

Synonyms for

Color

Noun / 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

colouring semblance colorise distort discolor colourize colorlessness coloring colourise tinge coloration vividness colorize emblazon discolour colouration gloss colour 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.

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