Synonyms for

Colour

Noun / ˈkʌlɜ: / Another word for colour — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a visual impression that different wavelengths of light give when received by the eye, or the quality of something as seen by the eye

Synonyms & similar words

colouring semblance colorise distort discolor colourize color colorlessness coloring tinge coloration vividness emblazon colorize discolour colouration colourise gloss hue shade tint tone pigment coloration chroma dye stain cast tinge saturation brightness vividness intensity liveliness radiance brilliance glow sheen

Synonyms by register

Formal

hue tint pigmentation chroma

Informal

shade tone look vibe

Literary

complexion visage luster

Antonyms

colorlessness paleness whiteness greyness monochrome bleached

Common collocations

  • bright colour
  • vivid colour
  • pale colour
  • dark colour
  • natural colour
  • colour blind
  • colour wheel
  • colour scheme

Word family

noun colour
verb colour
adjective coloured
adverb colourfully

Usage note

In American English, the spelling is 'color'. The word can refer to the visual property or to a characteristic or quality.

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Example sentences

  1. The sky is a beautiful colour of blue today.
  2. I love the colour of your new dress.
  3. The artist used many different colours in the painting.
  4. The flowers in the garden are all different colours.
  5. The sunset was a gorgeous colour of pink and orange.

Quotes

  • Life is like a rainbow, you need both the sun and the rain to make its colors appear. - Unknown
  • I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way--things I had no words for. - Georgia O'Keeffe

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