Colours have an important place in our lives. We are surrounded by colours everywhere we go. Colours influence our moods, emotions, preferences, and more. Sorting colours alphabetically can help us learn them in a structured way. In this article, we will look at the names of various colours arranged in alphabetical order.
A
Here are some colours that begin with the letter A:
- Amaranth
- Amber
- Amethyst
- Apricot
- Aquamarine
- Azure
Amaranth is a reddish-purple colour that gets its name from the amaranth flower. Amber is a yellowish-orange colour named after the fossilized tree resin. Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz. Apricot is the pale orange colour of the fruit. Aquamarine is a bluish-green colour like that of seawater. Azure is a bright blue colour like that of a clear sky.
B
Here are the colours starting with B:
- Beige
- Black
- Blue
- Blush
- Bronze
- Brown
Beige is a pale sandy fawn colour. Black is the darkest colour due to the absence of light. Blue is the colour of the sky and sea varying from light to dark blue. Blush is a pale pink colour associated with blushing or flushing. Bronze is a metallic brown colour like that of the alloy bronze. Brown is a neutral colour ranging from pale brown to almost black.
C
The colours starting with C are:
- Camel
- Cardinal
- Carnation
- Celadon
- Cerise
- Cerulean
- Champagne
- Chartreuse
- Chocolate
- Cinnamon
- Cobalt
- Copper
- Coral
- Crimson
- Cyan
Camel is a pale yellowish-brown colour like that of a camel’s hair. Cardinal is a bright red colour named after Catholic cardinals’ robes. Carnation is a pinkish shade named after carnations. Celadon is a pale green colour. Cerise is a deep red colour like that of a cherry. Cerulean is a bright sky blue. Champagne is a pale yellowish colour like that of the sparkling wine. Chartreuse is a yellowish-green colour named after the French liqueur. Chocolate is a medium to dark brown colour like that of chocolate. Cinnamon is a reddish-brown colour like the spice. Cobalt is a deep blue colour. Copper is a reddish metallic-brown colour like the metal. Coral is an orange-pink colour inspired by ocean coral. Crimson is a deep red colour with a bluish tint. Cyan is a greenish-blue colour.
D
Here are the colours that start with the letter D:
- Denim
- Desert sand
- Eggplant
Denim is the traditional blue colour used for jeans. Desert sand is a pale sandy beige colour like that of desert sand. Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a dark purple colour associated with eggplants.
E
These are some colours beginning with E:
- Ecru
- Emerald
- Ebony
Ecru is an off-white colour name originating from the French word for “raw” or “unbleached”. Emerald is a rich green colour like that of the precious gemstone. Ebony is a very dark blackish brown colour.
F
The colours starting with F include:
- Fuchsia
- Forest green
Fuchsia is a vivid reddish-purple colour named after the flower. Forest green is a medium to dark green colour reminiscent of lush forests.
G
Here are some colours starting with G:
- Gold
- Gray
- Green
Gold is a shiny yellow metallic colour. Gray (also spelt grey) is a neutral colour ranging from silver to almost black. Green is a colour between blue and yellow, associated with nature.
H
The colours beginning with H include:
- Hazel
- Heather
Hazel is a light yellowish-brown or greyish-brown colour like that of hazelnut shells. Heather is a pale purplish-red colour like that of heather plants.
I
The colours starting with I are:
- Indigo
- Ivory
Indigo is a deep violet-blue colour, named after the dye and located between violet and blue on the colour wheel. Ivory is an off-white colour like that of elephant tusks.
J
Here are the colours beginning with J:
- Jade
- Jasmine
Jade is a pale green colour named after the ornamental stone. Jasmine is a pale yellow colour like that of jasmine flowers.
K
These colours start with the letter K:
- Khaki
Khaki is a light yellowish-brown colour, originating from the Urdu word for “dusty”. It is associated with khaki uniforms and clothing.
L
The colours beginning with L are:
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Lilac
- Lime
- Linen
Lavender is a pale violet or lilac colour named after the flower. Lemon is a pale yellow colour like that of lemons. Lilac is a pale purple colour named after the flower. Lime is a bright green colour like that of limes. Linen is a light tan or taupe colour like that of linen cloth.
M
Here are some colours starting with M:
- Magenta
- Maroon
- Mauve
- Moss green
- Mustard
Magenta is a purplish-red colour in the RGB colour model. Maroon is a dark reddish-brown colour. Mauve is a pale purple colour named after the mallow flower. Moss green is a greyish green colour like that of moss. Mustard is a pale yellow colour resembling prepared mustard.
N
These are the colours starting with N:
- Navy
- Neon
Navy is a very dark blue colour, named after the dark blue uniforms worn by sailors. Neon colours are very bright, luminous colours made by ionizing noble gases like neon.
O
The colours beginning with O include:
- Ochre
- Olive
- Orange
- Orchid
Ochre is an earthy yellow colour named after the natural clay. Olive is a yellowish-green colour like that of olives. Orange is a colour between red and yellow, named after the fruit. Orchid is a purple/pink colour named after the flower.
P
These are some colours starting with P:
- Peach
- Periwinkle
- Persimmon
- Pewter
- Pink
- Plum
- Puce
- Pumpkin
- Purple
Peach is a pale yellowish-pink colour like a peach fruit. Periwinkle is a pale purplish-blue colour like the flower. Persimmon is an orange colour like the fruit. Pewter is a dark silver-gray metallic colour. Pink is pale red colour named after flowers called “pinks”. Plum is a reddish purple or purple-brown colour like plums. Puce is a purple-brown colour that takes its name from the French word for “flea”. Pumpkin is a dark orange colour like pumpkins. Purple is a colour between blue and red.
Q
Here are the colours starting with Q:
- Quartz
Quartz is a pale grey or white colour like that of quartz mineral crystals.
R
These colours begin with the letter R:
- Red
- Rose
- Ruby
- Russet
Red is a primary colour and warm colour on the colour wheel. Rose is a pinkish colour named after the flower. Ruby is a reddish colour like the gemstone of the same name. Russet is a reddish-brown colour.
S
Here are some colours starting with S:
- Saffron
- Salmon
- Sapphire
- Scarlet
- Silver
- Slate
- Snow
Saffron is a golden yellow colour derived from the spice. Salmon is a pinkish-orange colour like salmon flesh. Sapphire is a deep blue colour like the gemstone. Scarlet is a bright red colour with a slightly orange tint. Silver is a shiny greyish-white metallic colour. Slate is a greyish-blue or greyish-black colour like slate rock. Snow is an icy white colour like snow.
T
These colours start with the letter T:
- Tan
- Taupe
- Teal
- Tomato
- Turquoise
Tan is a pale brown colour, named after tan leather. Taupe is a greyish brown colour. Teal is a bluish-green colour similar to cyan. Tomato is a reddish-orange colour like tomatoes. Turquoise is a bluish-green colour resembling the semi-precious stone.
U
Here are the colours starting with U:
- Ultramarine
Ultramarine is an intense blue colour originally made from the mineral lapis lazuli. It gets its name from Latin meaning “beyond the sea”.
V
These colours begin with V:
- Violet
Violet is a colour between blue and purple on the colour wheel. It is named after the violet flower.
W
The colours starting with W are:
- White
- Wine
White is the lightest colour due to full reflection of light. Wine is a deep reddish colour like red wine.
X
There are no common colour names starting with X in English.
Y
Here are the colours beginning with Y:
- Yellow
Yellow is a primary and warm colour between green and orange on the colour wheel.
Z
There are no common colour names starting with Z in English.
Visualizing the Colours Alphabetically
Here is a table summarizing the common colour names in alphabetical order:
| Letter | Colours |
|---|---|
| A | Amaranth, Amber, Amethyst, Apricot, Aquamarine, Azure |
| B | Beige, Black, Blue, Blush, Bronze, Brown |
| C | Camel, Cardinal, Carnation, Celadon, Cerise, Cerulean, Champagne, Chartreuse, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cobalt, Copper, Coral, Crimson, Cyan |
| D | Denim, Desert sand, Eggplant |
| E | Ecru, Emerald, Ebony |
| F | Fuchsia, Forest green |
| G | Gold, Gray/Grey, Green |
| H | Hazel, Heather |
| I | Indigo, Ivory |
| J | Jade, Jasmine |
| K | Khaki |
| L | Lavender, Lemon, Lilac, Lime, Linen |
| M | Magenta, Maroon, Mauve, Moss green, Mustard |
| N | Navy, Neon |
| O | Ochre, Olive, Orange, Orchid |
| P | Peach, Periwinkle, |
