Colours

Brightness
Lustrous Scintillating Resplendent Garish Radiant
Iridescent Kaleidoscopic Dazzling Luminous Fiery
Lurid Flashy Flaring Glittering Gleaming
Glistening Sheen Shimmering Blazing Lustre

UNCOMFORTABLY BRIGHT
As night descended, the underbelly of the city was bathed in the harsh glow of________ neon signs.

GIVING OFF RAYS OF LIGHT

Zoe was the star of the show with her ________ complexion.

BURNING
The ________ sun cooked the mountains like an omelette.

SHINING, ESPECIALLY WITH REFLECTED LIGHT

His lips parted to reveal a set of _________ white teeth that reminded me of Darlie toothpaste.
She looks beautiful even when crying – look at those rosy cheeks _________ with tears.
The sea __________ in the mellow evening sunlight.

1ST WORD: SHOWING LUMINOUS COLOURS THAT SEEM TO CHANGE WHEN SEEN FROM DIFFERENT
ANGLES.

2ND WORD: A SHINY LAYER OR SURFACE

The drake’s head had an __________ blue _______/_________ to it.
ATTRACTIVE AND IMPRESSIVE
The king was __________in emerald-green robes.
The crowd adored the winger’s ___________ trickery.
_________ chandeliers hung from the ceilings of the palace.

HAVING COMPLEX PATTERNS OF COLOURS

The fireworks exploded in a ___________ of hues.

Use modifi ers

Dark - Deep - Rich - Cool
Warm - Medium – Tan
Fair - Light – Pale
Harsh - Dull - Sombre
Soft - Mellow - Muted - Restrained - Washed-out

Get inspired by Nature

Think of naturally occurring substances like wood, metals and gemstones. Compare your colours to
these materials to achieve a more vivid and creative description.
Wood:
Mahogany, Walnut, Chestnut, Golden Oak, Ash
Metals:
Platinum, Copper, Brass, Gold, Bronze
Gemstones:
Onyx, Obsidian, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby