Colour is the “language of dreams” (Gaugin), “an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft” (Matisse), and “a power which directly influences the soul” (Kandinsky). And for people with synesthesia—a perceptual phenomenon that crosses sensory experiences allowing you to hear numbers or see music—colours can have smells, tastes, sounds, and textures. Inspired by these colourful connections, we’re free-associating through all the senses in our Colour Glossary. Dive deep into the Corey Moranis palette:
Bubblegum
smile-inducing; dainty; spunky; silk ribbons; pop!; strawberry milk; peony; To My Love - Bomba Estéreo (Tainy Remix)
Raspberry
jubilant; zing!; electric; tart; flushed cheeks; hibiscus; rhubarb; Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club
Sour Apple
stimulating; chlorophyll; potentially poisonous; pucker up; Medusa; luna moth; Kermit; Cintia - Pipilotti Rist
Cappuccino
restful; equestrian; nose in a book; brown sugar cube; baskets; orange mocha Frappuccino; A Horse With No Name - America
Chocolate
delectable; polished wood; semi-sweet; dark roast; bears; pumpernickel bagels; Short Skirt / Long Jacket - Cake
Neon Pink
high jinks; spinel; lollipop; highlighter; motivating; the law of attraction; high vis; neon lights; The Way I Feel - Doss
Neon Orange
fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice; flamingos; coral; a drink with an umbrella in it; Intro / Tropical Plantarum - Sign Libra
Neon Green
magnetic attraction; absinthe; green light; bioluminescence; aurora borealis; Ageispolis - Aphex Twin
Clear
balancing; a prism bouncing light; fluidity; icicles; a breath of fresh air; intuition; The Space Between - Joanna Brouk
Red
stimulating; ruby gems; cherry candy; ignites passion; The Practice of Love - Jenny Hval (feat. Laura Jean and Vivian Wang)
Green
grounding; Emerald City; forest bathing; growth; inspires envy; jade; green flash at sunset; four-leaf clover; Green Arrow - Yo La Tengo
Blue
soothing; clear skies ahead; serenity; powder; mother of pearl; Rebecca’s Theme (Water) - A.R.T. Wilson
Dark Blue
healing; the sky changing colour in the evening, deep ocean; Into Clouds - Devandra Banhart, Noah Georgeson
Purple
hypnotizing; meditative; a sense of adventure; royalty; violet hour; Iris - Hercules and Love Affair
Smoke
inspiring; mystery; adds contrast to bright colours; moonlight; city skyline; Bloody Shadows from Afar - Lena Platonos