Yorùbá Colours

Colours bring life and meaning to the world around us, and learning their names in Yorùbá is a wonderful way to expand your vocabulary and connect with the language more deeply.

On this page, you’ll discover the Yorùbá words for common colours, paired with clear visuals to help you easily recognize and remember them. Whether you’re describing clothes, nature, or everyday objects, knowing these colours will make your Yorùbá conversations more vibrant and expressive.

Yorùbá

Colour

  • Àwọ̀ àkàlàmàgbo

Purple

  • Àwọ̀ àwúnyọ
  • Àwọ̀ ilẹ̀
  • Àwọ̀ pápá

Brown

  • Àwọ̀ dúdú

Black

  • Àwọ̀ eérú

Grey

  • Àwọ̀ ewé

Green

  • Àwọ̀ funfun

White

  • Àwọ̀ òféèfé

Yellow

  • Àwọ̀ òṣùmàrè

Rainbow

  • Àwọ̀ ọsàn

Orange

  • Àwọ̀ pupa

Red

  • Àwọ̀ sánmọ̀

Blue

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