Words to Describe Colors

Red

• She wore a vibrant amaranth gown that brightened the dance floor.

• He chose a burgundy tie to give his suit a subtle but commanding edge.

• The necklace glowed with carnelian.

• She wore cherry lipstick.

• The flag bore a crimson slash.

• He owns a mahogany desk.

• She wore a rose dress to the party.

• The knight carried a shield marked with a ruby emblem.

• She entered in a scarlet dress, daring every eye to follow.

• The artist used strong vermilion strokes to paint the sunset.

Orange

• The lantern’s glow cast the walls in an amber shimmer.

• She wore an apricot scarf.

• The nectarine walls glowed warmly in the afternoon.

• She chose nude heels to match every outfit.

• The car was painted tangerine, impossible to miss.

Yellow

• The meadow was dotted with bursts of dandelion, brighter than the morning sun.

• Her eyes glowed with a honey light.

• The walls were painted lemon.

• She chose marigold cushions, bold against the navy couch.

• He wore a mustard sweater.

• His cloak was ochre, blending with the dusty road.

• The monks’ robes glowed in saffron, a symbol of devotion and purity.

Green

• His ebony eyes met mine, filled with the unknown.

• She chose a xanadu jacket that blended perfectly with the misty forest.

Purple

• He owns a plum velvet sofa.

Pink

• The café’s chairs were bubblegum-colored, playful against the minimalist décor.

• A coral sunset flared across the horizon.

• His face turned a dusty rose at her compliment.

• She wore a flamingo blouse that lit up the room.

• She painted her nails a glossy fuchsia.

• He gave her a rose colored dress.

• He wore a salmon sweater to the picnic.

• The shop’s sign glowed in strawberry lettering.

• She decorated her room with tea rose cushions.

Brown

• He wore an almond-hued shirt.

• Her skin had a bronze glow from the sun.

• The horse’s coat shone chestnut under the autumn sun.

• She painted her nails chocolate—they looked edible!

• The cat’s fur was a soft ginger stripe.

• She has nice mocha hair!

• The pottery was glazed in sienna.

• The photograph faded into sepia tones.

White

• His face turned alabaster when he heard the news—a paleness that made him look ‌statue-like.

• The beige table matched the cutlery.

• A warm cream paint made the living room walls cozier.

• She chose dove curtains that didn’t contrast but softened the window frame.

• Her shoes were ecru—so neutral they matched everything in her wardrobe.

• In the soft dawn light, the walls had a comforting eggshell tint, almost imperceptible.

• Faded ivory keys on the aged piano hinted at years of use.

• The decorator selected pearl tiles for the backsplash to reflect light.

• The mountains were snowy in the early morning light.

Grey

• A charcoal sweater was what he was wearing.

Black

• She had an onyx ring that looked like a shadow wrapped around her finger.