Colors are words used to describe the appearance of objects based on the way they reflect light. In English, the most common colors to know are:
- Red
- Blue
- Green
- Yellow
- Orange
- Purple
- Pink
- Brown
- Black
- White
- Gray (or Grey)
Colors can be used as adjectives to describe nouns, for example: a red apple, a blue sky, or green grass. You can also ask about colors with questions like What color is this? or What color do you like?
Learning color words is a great step in building your vocabulary for everyday conversation!
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Table of Contents
- Basic Colors
Basic colors vocabulary helps you name and talk about everyday colors in English, from red and blue to black and white.
- Shades, Hues
Shades and hues in English color vocabulary, including how to use common color words plus modifiers like light, dark, and bright to describe colors accurately.
- Describing Color
Describing color vocabulary in English, including common color words and shades to help you talk about and describe colors clearly in everyday conversation.
- Color Expressions
- Color in Clothing
Color in clothing vocabulary, including common color words and example sentences to help you describe clothes and talk about fashion confidently.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
