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to color
/ˈkəɫɝ/, /ˈkɔɫɝ/
verb
to make something more colorful or change its color using paints or other coloring materials
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colored
/ˈkəɫɝd/
adjective
having a particular color other than black or white
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colorful
/ˈkəɫɝfəɫ/
adjective
having a lot of different and often bright colors
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contrast
/ˈkɑntɹæst/, /kənˈtɹæst/
noun
differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect
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dark
/ˈdɑɹk/
adjective
not light in color
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darkness
/ˈdɑɹknəs/
noun
the quality of being dark in color
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deep
/ˈdip/
adjective
(of a color) showing darkness and intensity
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to discolor
/dɪˈskəɫɝ/
verb
to change color in a way that is less attractive
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dull
/ˈdəɫ/
adjective
(of colors) not very bright or vibrant
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dusky
/dˈʌski/
adjective
dark or shadowy in color, often with a soft or muted tone
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fawn
/ˈfɔn/
adjective
a light, pale brownish-tan color, often reminiscent of the coat color of young deer
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greenness
/ˈɡɹinnəs/
noun
the quality of being green in color
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intense
/ˌɪnˈtɛns/
adjective
(of colors) being pure and having a high saturation
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light
/ˈɫaɪt/
adjective
(of color) having less intensity, often because of a small amount of pigment
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light-colored
/lˈaɪtkˈʌlɚd/
adjective
(of colors) having a pale shade; not dark
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to lighten
/ˈɫaɪtən/
verb
to make something brighter or clearer in color
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lightness
/ˈɫaɪtnəs/
noun
the quality of being light or pale in color
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loud
/ˈɫaʊd/
adjective
too bright in a distasteful way
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luminous
/ˈɫumənəs/
adjective
(of colors) having a very bright shade
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lurid
/ˈɫʊɹəd/
adjective
too bright in color, in a way that is not pleasant
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mellow
/ˈmɛɫoʊ/
adjective
(of a color, sound, or flavor) soft or gentle, often creating a sense of warmth and calmness
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monochrome
/ˈmɑnəˌkɹoʊm/
adjective
(of a picture or photograph) containing or portraying images in black and white or different shades of a single color only
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neutral
/ˈnutɹəɫ/
adjective
not very bright or strong in color or shade
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pale
/ˈpeɪɫ/
adjective
light in color or shade
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paleness
/pˈeɪlnəs/
noun
the quality of having a light color
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redness
/ˈɹɛdnəs/
noun
the quality of having a red or somewhat red color
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shade
/ˈʃeɪd/
noun
a different degree of the same color
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soft
/ˈsɑft/, /ˈsɔft/
adjective
not too bright or glaring, in a way that is relaxing to the eyes
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solid
/ˈsɑɫəd/
adjective
being of a single color
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somber
/ˈsɑmbɝ/
adjective
dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black
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to stain
/ˈsteɪn/
verb
to change the color of something by a liquid dye or chemical
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subtle
/ˈsətəɫ/
adjective
hard to notice or detect
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tint
/ˈtɪnt/
noun
a slight shade or amount of a color
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tone
/ˈtoʊn/
noun
a particular quality of a shade of color that differentiates it from another color
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brightness
/ˈbɹaɪtnəs/
noun
the quality or degree of being bright in color
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blackness
/ˈbɫæknəs/
noun
the quality of being completely black
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to tone
/ˈtoʊn/
verb
to soften or decrease the intensity, color, sound, etc. of something
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vibrancy
/ˈvaɪbɹənsi/
noun
the quality of being bright and intense in color
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bright
/ˈbɹaɪt/
adjective
(of colors) intense and easy to see
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hexadecimal
/hˈɛksɐdˌɛsɪməl/
adjective
of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
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pigment
/ˈpɪɡmənt/
noun
a dry substance that has to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint
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drab
/ˈdɹæb/
adjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
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pastel-colored
/pˈæstəlkˈʌlɚd/
adjective
having a color that is light, soft, and muted, typically associated with hues of pale pink, blue, green, yellow, and purple
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pastel
/pæˈstɛɫ/
noun
any of various pale or light colors
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clear
/ˈkɫɪɹ/
adjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
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vibrant
/ˈvaɪbɹənt/
adjective
(of colors) bright and strong
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vivid
/ˈvɪvəd/, /ˈvɪvɪd/
adjective
(of colors or light) very intense or bright
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whiteness
/ˈhwaɪtnəs/, /ˈwaɪtnəs/
noun
the quality of having a white color
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yellowness
/jˈɛloʊnəs/
noun
the quality of being yellow in color
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bleached
/ˈbɫitʃt/
adjective
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
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brilliantly
/ˈbɹɪɫjəntɫi/
adverb
with brightness
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cold
/ˈkoʊɫd/
adjective
(of colors) giving a cool or chilly feeling, like blues, purples, and greens
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fluorescent
/ˌfɫɔˈɹɛsənt/, /ˌfɫʊˈɹɛsənt/
adjective
emitting bright light or color when exposed to ultraviolet radiation
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neutral-colored
/nˈuːtɹəlkˈʌlɚd/
adjective
having a color that does not attract attention
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color wheel
/kˈʌlɚ wˈiːl/
noun
a chart in which complementary colors (or their names) are arranged on opposite sides of a circle
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hue
/ˈhju/
noun
the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel
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Munsell
/mˈʌnsɛl/
noun
a system of color notation and standardization developed by the American artist Albert H. Munsell in the early 20th century
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Pantone
/pˈæntoʊn/
noun
a standardized color matching system widely used in the design, printing, and fashion industries to ensure consistent and accurate color reproduction across different materials and media
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Crayola
/kɹeɪˈoʊlə/
noun
a popular brand of crayons, colored pencils, and markers used for coloring and artistic expression
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RGB
/ˌɑːɹdʒˌiːbˈiː/
noun
the primary colors used in digital imaging and computer graphics to create colors on screens and displays
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CMYK
/sˈiː ˈɛm wˈaɪ kˈeɪ/
noun
the primary colors used in print and graphic design for creating colors in printed materials
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to clash
/ˈkɫæʃ/
verb
(of colors, patterns, or styles) to not look attractive together
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