If you’re looking for the names of colors in English, you’re in the right place. Have a look at this list of common colors, along with a summary chart. Keep on reading for everything colors in English!
List of Colors in English
Here is a list of the top 30 most common colors in English.
- beige
- black
- blue violet
- blue
- brown
- crimson
- cyan
- gold
- gray
- green
- indigo
- khaki
- lavender
- lime green
- magenta
- maroon
- navy blue
- olive
- orange
- pink
- plum
- purple
- red
- salmon
- silver
- sky blue
- teal
- violet
- white
- yellow
Names of Colors in English
beige
black
blue violet
blue
brown
crimson
cyan
gold
gray
green
indigo
khaki
lavender
lime green
magenta
maroon
navy blue
olive
orange
pink
plum
purple
red
salmon
silver
sky blue
teal
violet
white
yellow
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Basic Colors Chart
English colors chart
Tips for Learning the Color Names in English
If you want to learn the colors in English, this page is a good start. Besides that, here are a few tips for learning new vocabulary words, including the colors.
- Use flashcards. Study them whenever you have a little bit of free time, like on the bus or subway.
- Make sure you know how to say each word, as well as spell them.
- When you’re at your house, touch objects and say the color out loud.
- Write down the colors on Post-It notes. Put them on objects of the same color. Move the notes once in a while.
- Study together with a friend. Quiz each other.
More ideas here: How to Memorize New Words.
Colour Guessing Game
Want to test your skills? Try out this colours guessing game to review what you’ve learned.
Color Name FAQs
There are a number of common questions that people have about the names of colors in English. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.
What is the name of the color associated with grass and leaves?
The color associated with grass and leaves is called green.
Which color is often associated with the sky on a clear day?
The color often associated with the sky on a clear day is blue.
What is the name of the color that represents the absence of light?
The color that represents the absence of light is black.
Which color is often associated with fire, warmth, and energy?
The color often associated with fire, warmth, and energy is red.
What is the name of the color that combines blue and yellow?
The color that combines blue and yellow is green.
Names of Colors: Join the Conversation
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p.s. If you’re a teacher, you might be interested in this: ESL Color Activities.
