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The Colour of Funny: Directed by Barrie Hemsley. With Steve Anderson, Nick Ash, Amanda Baker, Mark Beardsmore.
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- Steve Anderson, Nick Ash, Amanda Baker
- Barrie Hemsley
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- Zaffre
- Australien
- Drunk-Tank Pink
- Falu
- Drake’s Neck Green
- Razzmatazz
- Caput Mortuum
- Goose Turd Green
- Lusty Gallant
- Glaucous
Zaffre Hex #0014A8 RGB 0, 20, 168 A color that few people have ever heard of, Zaffre is a deep, brilliant blue. The name comes from the Italian word zaffera, which itself came from the Latin word for sapphire, and the color does resemble that of the bright blue gem. Zaffre is actually a very specific color, however. It was an ancient pigment produc...
Australien Hex #CC9911 RGB 204, 153, 17 In 1897, Australien was listed as a new and popular color for ladies’ dresses. This deep, slightly dark sandy orange color was meant to mimic the reddish-brown sands of the Australian outback, and the subtle yet striking color became a favorite in the late Victorian age.
Drunk-Tank Pink Hex #FF91AF RGB 255, 145, 175 When studies were performed linking color and human temperament and mood, it was found that a bright, almost bubblegum pink color helped to keep people calm and peaceful. This color, also known as Baker-Miller pink, is more commonly referred to as Drunk-Tank Pink since it is often used in holding cells ...
Falu Hex #801818 RGB 128, 24, 24 Falu, which is a dark, rich red, is named for the Falun copper mines in Sweden. For many centuries, the surrounding area used the waste materials from the mining industry to create a particular paint, designed to mimic the red of bricks. The materials, which are rich in iron, give the paint its striking deep red col...
Drake’s Neck Green Hex #08B07C RGB 8, 176, 124 If you’ve ever looked at a male mallard duck’s neck, you may have noticed the deep emerald green feathers there. Male mallards, also known as drakes, display these brilliant colors to attract mates, and it’s from these feathers that Drake’s Neck Green gets its name. This green color often has a slight ...
Razzmatazz Hex #E3256B RGB 227, 37, 107 In 1993, Crayolaheld a Name the New Colors contest, and five-year-old Laura Bartolomei-Hill came up with a winner in Razzmatazz. This color is a reddish-pink, similar to rose but with a bit more magenta.
Caput Mortuum Hex #592720 RGB 89, 39, 32 Translated from Latin, the name of this color means ‘dead head’ or ‘worthless remains.’ The color comes from the term for oxidized rust, which is a deep, dark brown with red and purple undertones. Caput Mortuum was once very popular for use in portrait painting, and it has remained a beloved oil paint color ...
Goose Turd Green Hex #4EA809 RGB 78, 168, 9 In Elizabethan England, dressmakers wanted a new way to attract business. They decided to give strange and interesting names to colors in order to make dress buying feel like more of an adventure. One of the weirdest names to come out of the experiment was Goose Turd Green, which is, as the name suggested...
Lusty Gallant Hex #FD7F4F RGB 253, 127, 79 Originally the name of a dance popular during Tudor England, Lusty Gallant is a light reddish-pink color, close to coralin hue. The name most likely became attached to the color by dressmakers hoping to increase sales and entice buyers by using a new and exciting color name.
Glaucous Hex #6082B6 RGB 96, 130, 182 Glaucous is a softer blue color, similar to periwinkle but with less purple. The word, which was first used in the late 1600s, can also refer to the dusty pale blue coating sometimes found on fruits such as plums and grapes.
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