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| # Color Thesaurus | |
| ## Yellow Color Names | |
| Mellow yellow, Cyber yellow, Royal yellow, Banana yellow, Tuscany yellow, Lemon yellow, Bumblebee yellow, Cream yellow, Peach yellow, Laguna yellow, Mustard yellow, Corn yellow, Pineapple yellow, Flaxen yellow, Eggnog yellow, Trombone yellow, Flax yellow, Ecru yellow, Sepia yellow | |
| ## Orange Color Names | |
| Gold orange, Goldenrod orange, Pumpkin orange, Fire orange, Ochre orange, Burnt orange, Dijon orange, Tangerine orange, Tiger orange, Honey orange, Carrot orange, Amber orange, Apricot orange, Bronze orange, Cider orange, Clay orange, Rust orange, Amber orange, Spice orange. | |
| ## Red Color Names | |
| Salmon red, Scarlet red, Barn red, Imperial red, Indian red, Chili red, Fire brick Red, Maroon red, Redwood red, Raspberry red, Candy apple red, Ferrari red, Persian red, US Flag red, Carmine red, Burgundy red, Crimson red, Sangria red, Mahogany red. | |
| ## Pink Color Names | |
| Ruby pink, Ultra pink, Thulian pink, Magenta, Rose pink, Lavender pink, Creamy pink, FuchsIa, French rose, Cerise pink, Carnation pink, Brick pink, Amaranth pink, Taffy pink,Bubble Gum pink, Hot Pink, Punch pink, Lemonade pink, Flamingo pink. | |
| ## Violet Color Names | |
| Hibiscus violet, Mauve violet, Fandango violet, Lavender violet, Orchid violet, Lilac violet, Electric violet, African violet, Grape violet, Amethyst violet, Byzantine violet, Helio Violet, Floral violet, Thistle violet,, Orchid violet, Plum violet, Eggplant violet, Lollipop violet, Royal violet, Mulberry violet | |
| ## Blue Color Names | |
| Yale blue, Pigeon blue, Sky blue, Independence blue, Air force blue, Baby blue, Navy blue, Steel blue, Carolina blue, Turkish blue, Maybe blue, Cornflower blue, Olympic blue, Sapphire blue, Azure blue, Egyptian blue, Denim blue, Prussian blue, Space blue. | |
| ## Green Color Names | |
| Forest green, Sage green, Olive green, Lime green, Hunter green, Jade green, Artichoke green, Fern green, Jungle green, Laurel green, Moss green, Mint green, Pine green, Tea green, Army green, Emerald green, Kelly green, Sacramento green, Sea green | |
| ## Brown Color Names | |
| Cedar brown, Cinnamon brown, Brunette brown, Mocha brown, Umber brown, Tortilla brown, Chocolate brown, Syrup brown, Gingerbread brown, Caramel brown, Walnut brown, Pecan brown, Wood brown, Hickory brown, Espresso brown, Peanut brown, Tawny brown, Coffee brown, Russet brown. | |
| ## Gray Color Names | |
| Fossil gray, Mink gray, Pearl gray, Abalone gray, Harbor gray, Smoke gray, Thunder gray, Pewter gray, Steel gray, Stone gray, Iron gray, Rhino gray, Trout gray, Seal gray, Lava gray, Shadow gray, Ash gray, Anchor gray, Charcoal gray. |
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| # Color Thesaurus | |
| ## 20 best color names for white | |
| 1. white | |
| 2. pearl | |
| 3. alabaster | |
| 4. snow | |
| 5. ivory | |
| 6. cream | |
| 7. eggshell | |
| 8. cotton | |
| 9. chiffon | |
| 10. salt | |
| 11. lace | |
| 12. coconut | |
| 13. linen | |
| 14. bone | |
| 15. daisy | |
| 16. powder | |
| 17. frost | |
| 18. porcelain | |
| 19. parchment | |
| 20. rice | |
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| ## 20 color name ideas for tan | |
| 1. tan | |
| 2. beige | |
| 3. macaroon | |
| 4. hazelwood | |
| 5. granola | |
| 6. oat | |
| 7. eggnog | |
| 8. fawn | |
| 9. sugar cookie | |
| 10. sand | |
| 11. sepia | |
| 12. ltte | |
| 13. oyster | |
| 14. biscotti | |
| 15. parmesan | |
| 16. hazelnut | |
| 17. sandcastle | |
| 18. buttermilk | |
| 19. sand dollar | |
| 20. shortbread | |
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| ## 20 fun color names for yellow | |
| 1. yellow | |
| 2. canary | |
| 3. gold | |
| 4. daffodil | |
| 5. flaxen | |
| 6. butter | |
| 7. lemon | |
| 8. mustard | |
| 9. corn | |
| 10. medallion | |
| 11. dandelion | |
| 12. fire | |
| 13. bumblebee | |
| 14. banana | |
| 15. butterscotch | |
| 16. dijon | |
| 17. honey | |
| 18. blonde | |
| 19. pineapple | |
| 20. tuscan sun | |
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| ## 20 awesome color names for orange | |
| 1. orange | |
| 2. tangerine | |
| 3. marigold | |
| 4. cider | |
| 5. rust | |
| 6. ginger | |
| 7. tiger | |
| 8. fire | |
| 9. bronze | |
| 10. cantaloupe | |
| 11. apricot | |
| 12. clay | |
| 13. honey | |
| 14. carrot | |
| 15. squash | |
| 16. spice | |
| 17. marmalade | |
| 18. amber | |
| 19. sandstone | |
| 20. yam | |
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| ## 20 great color names for red | |
| 1. red | |
| 2. cherry | |
| 3. rose | |
| 4. jam | |
| 5. merlot | |
| 6. garnet | |
| 7. crimson | |
| 8. ruby | |
| 9. scarlet | |
| 10. wine | |
| 11. brick | |
| 12. apple | |
| 13. mahogany | |
| 14. blood | |
| 15. sangria | |
| 16. berry | |
| 17. currant | |
| 18. blush | |
| 19. candy | |
| 20. lipstick | |
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| ## 20 prettiest color names for pink | |
| 1. pink | |
| 2. rose | |
| 3. fuchsia | |
| 4. punch | |
| 5. blush | |
| 6. watermelon | |
| 7. flamingo | |
| 8. rouge | |
| 9. salmon | |
| 10. coral | |
| 11. peach | |
| 12. strawberry | |
| 13. rosewood | |
| 14. lemonade | |
| 15. taffy | |
| 16. bubblegum | |
| 17. ballet slipper | |
| 18. crepe | |
| 19. magenta | |
| 20. hot pink | |
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| ## 20 sophisticated color names for purple | |
| 1. purple | |
| 2. mauve | |
| 3. violet | |
| 4. boysenberry | |
| 5. lavender | |
| 6. plum | |
| 7. magenta | |
| 8. lilac | |
| 9. grape | |
| 10. periwinkle | |
| 11. sangria | |
| 12. eggplant | |
| 13. jam | |
| 14. iris | |
| 15. heather | |
| 16. amethyst | |
| 17. raisin | |
| 18. orchid | |
| 19. mulberry | |
| 20. wine | |
| Lots of baby names in this one! Mauve, Violet, Iris and Heather. | |
| This is my favorite color panel! What’s yours? | |
| **READ: [What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?](https://louisem.com/60206/favorite-color-say-infographic)** | |
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| ## 20 cool color names for blue | |
| 1. blue | |
| 2. slate | |
| 3. sky | |
| 4. navy | |
| 5. indigo | |
| 6. cobalt | |
| 7. teal | |
| 8. ocean | |
| 9. peacock | |
| 10. azure | |
| 11. cerulean | |
| 12. lapis | |
| 13. spruce | |
| 14. stone | |
| 15. aegean | |
| 16. berry | |
| 17. denim | |
| 18. admiral | |
| 19. sapphire | |
| 20. arctic | |
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| ## 20 funky color names for green | |
| Other good names are Sage, Basil, and Olive. | |
| 1. green | |
| 2. chartreuse | |
| 3. juniper | |
| 4. sage | |
| 5. lime | |
| 6. fern | |
| 7. olive | |
| 8. emerald | |
| 9. pear | |
| 10. moss | |
| 11. shamrock | |
| 12. seafoam | |
| 13. pine | |
| 14. parakeet | |
| 15. mint | |
| 16. seaweed | |
| 17. pickle | |
| 18. pistachio | |
| 19. basil | |
| 20. crocodile | |
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| ## 20 unique color names for brown | |
| 1. brown | |
| 2. coffee | |
| 3. mocha | |
| 4. peanut | |
| 5. carob | |
| 6. hickory | |
| 7. wood | |
| 8. pecan | |
| 9. walnut | |
| 10. caramel | |
| 11. gingerbread | |
| 12. syrup | |
| 13. chocolate | |
| 14. tortilla | |
| 15. umber | |
| 16. tawny | |
| 17. brunette | |
| 18. cinnamon | |
| 19. penny | |
| 20. cedar | |
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| ## 20 elegant color names for gray | |
| 1. grey | |
| 2. shadow | |
| 3. graphite | |
| 4. iron | |
| 5. pewter | |
| 6. cloud | |
| 7. silver | |
| 8. smoke | |
| 9. slate | |
| 10. anchor | |
| 11. ash | |
| 12. porpoise | |
| 13. dove | |
| 14. fog | |
| 15. flint | |
| 16. charcoal | |
| 17. pebble | |
| 18. lead | |
| 19. coin | |
| 20. fossil | |
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| ## 20 amazing color names for black | |
| How’s your eye for color? These are definitely hard to differentiate! | |
| 1. black | |
| 2. ebony | |
| 3. crow | |
| 4. charcoal | |
| 5. midnight | |
| 6. ink | |
| 7. raven | |
| 8. oil | |
| 9. grease | |
| 10. onyx | |
| 11. pitch | |
| 12. soot | |
| 13. sable | |
| 14. jet black | |
| 15. coal | |
| 16. metal | |
| 17. obsidian | |
| 18. jade | |
| 19. spider | |
| 20. leather | |
| ## Color names conclusion and resources | |
| Did you enjoy the color thesaurus? | |
| I have lots more popular posts and infographics about color! | |
| **Color infographics for personal insights:** | |
| **[What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?](https://louisem.com/60206/favorite-color-say-infographic)** | |
| **[Color Personality: Test Yours With This Infographic!](https://louisem.com/30522/color-personality-test)** | |
| **Color infographics for business branding:** | |
| **[Color Psychology: What Do Your Brand Colors Say About You?](https://louisem.com/4053/color-psychology-brand-colors)** | |
| **[The Secret Psychology of Color in Marketing: Infographic](https://louisem.com/29950/psychology-of-color)** | |
| **[The Psychology of Color for Your Brand: Infographic](https://louisem.com/6007/the-psychology-of-color)** | |
| **[Which Fonts and Colors Drive Top Brands? [infographic\]](https://louisem.com/4082/top-brands-infographic)** | |
| **Pin this colorful infographic** and never be at a loss for color names again. | |
| *This color thesaurus was originally published September 2015 and updated in 2019 and 2020.* | |
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