Names of Colours

Colours are present everywhere in the world. Every object we see has a specific colour. As children, we learn the various names of colours, such as white, black, red, green, and blue. However, there are many more colours beyond these common ones. The concept of colour refers to how objects reflect light, which is then perceived by our eyes.

When light shines on an object, certain colours are reflected while others are absorbed. The reflected colours travel to our eyes, allowing us to identify them. Understanding colours is important for recognizing and describing the world around us.

Learning the Names of Colours

Colors are usually taught by linking them to things around us. For example, the sky is blue, and grass is green. Activities help people recognize colors, like spotting the color a word is written in instead of reading the word. These exercises improve thinking and observation skills while teaching color names.

Colors help us tell things apart, whether they are living or non-living. Knowing different color names is a helpful skill for everyday life.

Understanding Colour

The term “colour” refers to an aspect of objects described in terms of hue, lightness, and saturation. In physics, colour is associated with electromagnetic radiation that has specific wavelengths and intensities visible to the human eye. The colours we see are determined by the light reflected from objects and captured by the retina.

Types of Colours

Colours are classified into three main categories:

Primary Colours:

• Blue
• Red
• Yellow

Secondary Colours:

• Violet (a mix of red and blue)
• Orange (a mix of red and yellow)
• Green (a mix of blue and yellow)

Tertiary Colours:

• Blue-Violet
• Red-Violet
• Yellow-Green
• Red-Orange
• Yellow-Orange
• Blue-Green

List of Colour Names

Below is a list of names of colour and their corresponding hex codes:

Name of Colours	Hex Code
Red	#ff0000
Blue	#0000ff
Green	#00ff00
Orange	#ffa500
White	#ffffff
Black	#000000
Yellow	#ffff00
Purple	#800080
Silver	#c0c0c0
Brown	#a52a2a
Gray	#808080
Pink	#ffc0cb
Olive	#808000
Maroon	#800000
Violet	#ee82ee
Charcoal	#36454f
Magenta	#ff00ff
Bronze	#cd7f32
Cream	#fffdd0
Gold	#ffd700
Tan	#d2b48c
Teal	#008080
Mustard	#ffdb58
Navy Blue	#000080
Coral	#ff7f50
Burgundy	#800020
Lavender	#e6e6fa
Mauve	#e0b0ff
Cyan	#e0f7fa
Peach	#ffe5b4
Rust	#b7410e
Indigo	#4b0082
Ruby	#e0115f
Lime Green	#32cd32
Salmon	#fa8072
Azure	#007fff
Beige	#f5f5dc
Copper Rose	#996666
Turquoise	#40e0d0
Aqua	#00ffff
Mint	#3eb489
Sky Blue	#87ceeb
Crimson	#dc143c
Saffron	#f4c430
Lemon Yellow	#fff44f
Arctic Blue	#0000ff
Ash	#808080
Mocha	#c0a392
Coffee Brown	#6f4e37
Jet Black	#0a0a0a
Pista Green	#00ff00
Umber	#635147

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Descriptions of Common Colours

• Red: Found at the end of the visible spectrum of light. It is often linked to strong emotions.
• Blue: A primary colour that is widely used and easy to recognize.
• Green: Represents the colour of vegetation and natural surroundings.
• Orange: A combination of red and yellow. It is vibrant and noticeable.
• White: Commonly seen in objects that reflect most light.
• Black: The absence of light, often associated with formality and professionalism.
• Yellow: A bright colour that easily captures attention.
• Purple: Created by mixing red and blue. It is used in various contexts to stand out.
• Brown: A natural tone often found in wood and soil.
• Gray: A neutral colour that can blend with many other tones.
• Pink: Frequently associated with softness and gentleness.
• Olive: A greenish-yellow tone used in various applications.
• Maroon: A dark shade of red with hints of purple.
• Charcoal: A dark gray shade resembling ash.
• Magenta: A bright mix of red and blue tones.

Colours for Kids

Colours play an important role in education for children. Recognizing and naming colours is one of the first steps in early learning. Below are some colours commonly introduced to kids:

• Blue
• Green
• Yellow
• Orange
• Red
• White
• Violet
• Brown
• Aqua
• Black
• Cyan
• Purple

Activities like colouring, painting, and matching objects with colours help children become familiar with different shades and names.

FAQs About Colours

Q1. What are the three basic types of colours?

Ans. Primary colours: Blue, Red, Yellow, Secondary colours: Violet, Orange, Green, Tertiary colours: Blue-Violet, Red-Violet, Yellow-Green, Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange, Blue-Green.

Q2. Name some colour names starting with ‘B’.

Ans. Blue, Black, Brown, Bronze

Q3. List colour names starting with ‘G’.

Ans. Gold, Gray, Green

Q4. Provide some common colours for kids.

Ans. Blue, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange

Expanding the knowledge of colours helps in better visual understanding and creativity. This knowledge is useful for identifying and classifying objects in various fields, from art to science.