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Est. 1828
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'colours'
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Words to Describe colours

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Things colours often describes ("colours ________")

  • palette
  • brown
  • side
  • theory
  • glow

How colours often is described ("________ colours")

  • english
  • light
  • distinct
  • spanish
  • vivid
  • red
  • brightest
  • secondary
  • iridescent
  • cool
  • gorgeous
  • varied
  • lurid
  • fair
  • dull
  • mixed
  • complementary
  • brilliant
  • various
  • many
  • regimental
  • blackest
  • splendid
  • characteristic
  • variegated
  • strong
  • primary
  • darker
  • natural
  • warm
  • yellow
  • vibrant
  • metallic
  • brighter
  • pale
  • striking
  • transparent
  • sombre
  • attractive
  • delicate
  • brown
  • green
  • gaudy
  • darkest
  • water
  • true
  • beautiful
  • distinctive
  • lighter
  • bright
  • proper
  • glorious
  • pure
  • rich
  • different
  • french
  • prismatic
  • lively
  • blue
  • bold
  • plain
  • dark
  • false
  • grey
  • soft
  • gay
  • neutral
  • lovely

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  • bring on
  • shades of
  • good time
  • auroral
  • look into
  • bank holiday
  • ruddock
  • go through
  • motor home
  • dull
  • stick to
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