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Colours as names

Names of colours, used as nouns when talking about shades and paint.

A110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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black

noun · 3 examples
  1. The artist added a touch of black.
  2. I prefer black to navy for the frame.
  3. The deep black of the ink stood out on the page.

blue

noun · 3 examples
  1. She chose a soft blue for the walls.
  2. A little blue made the mixture cooler.
  3. The bright blue of the sky filled the painting.

brown

noun · 3 examples
  1. She chose a warm brown for the door.
  2. Mix brown with cream for a softer shade.
  3. The rich brown of the soil showed after the rain.

grey

noun · 3 examples
  1. That grey looks too dark for this room.
  2. The walls were painted in a pale grey.
  3. She mixed grey from black and white paint.

green

noun · 3 examples
  1. A little green brightened the landscape painting.
  2. The room combines cream with a soft green.
  3. I like the fresh green of the new leaves.

pink

noun · 3 examples
  1. She added white to create a pale pink.
  2. The soft pink of the sunrise reflected on the water.
  3. I prefer this pink to the darker shade.

purple

noun · 3 examples
  1. We mixed red and blue to make purple.
  2. A deep purple covers the edge of the painting.
  3. She chose purple as her favourite colour.

red

noun · 3 examples
  1. Add a little red to warm the mixture.
  2. The bright red of the flowers caught my eye.
  3. She prefers red to orange for the design.

white

noun · 3 examples
  1. We added a little white to lighten the paint.
  2. The room was decorated entirely in white.
  3. A pure white can make the other colours stand out.

yellow

noun · 3 examples
  1. A bright yellow would suit this sunny room.
  2. She mixed a little yellow into the orange.
  3. The soft yellow of the lamp made the room welcoming.

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