This document discusses the importance of using vivid color words in writing to help readers visualize descriptions. It notes that while we have basic color names like red, yellow, and blue, there are also more specific shades that can add richness, such as marigold, periwinkle, and mahogany. A list of alternative names is provided for different colors along the spectrum to encourage authors to choose nuanced terms that enhance imagery in their writing.

1. Juicy Color Words Created by Michele Walker

2. As an author your job is to paint a picture with your words. The reader should have a movie in their mind.

3. Juicy color words help readers picture an exact description and add pizzazz to your writing.

4. Just think how boring our world would be if we only had basic colors. Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Brown, Black and White. Just take a look at all of the choices you have. Thank goodness we can use the whole spectrum of colors!

5. Brick Red Watermelon Red Red Lobster Red Cherry Red Candy Apple Red Crimson Red

6. Orange Burnt Sienna Pumpkin Orange Marigold Fluorescent Orange Sunset Orange Caution Orange

7. Blue Robin’s Egg Blue Powder Blue Sky Blue Navy Blue Denim Blue

8. Lime Green Green Olive Green Forest Green Khaki Green Emerald Green Pistachio Green

9. Brown Chestnut Brown Leather Brown Camel Chocolate Brown Coffee Brown Mahogany Brown

10. White Eggshell Alabaster White Ivory Pearl Snow White Vanilla

11. School Bus Yellow Lemon Yellow Goldenrod Egg Yolk Yellow Mustard Yellow Yellow Fluorescent Yellow

12. Eggplant Purple Grape Lavender Periwinkle Orchid Plum

13. Black Midnight Black ebony Jet Black Pitch Black Raven Charcoal

14. Add a little color to your life!

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