How do you sign "color"? Learn some common colors and the word "color" in ASL.
Meaning: The property possessed by an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, that can be determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light.
Pronunciation/articulation: Dominant "5" (handshape), palm in (orientation), wiggling fingers (movement) on the chin (location).
Isn't this ASL sign "color" so COLORFUL? :D
Not to be confused with the sign SPEAK -- different palm orientation and handshape ("4" for SPEAK contrasting "5" for COLOR).
Related concepts: LIGHT, ART, COLOR WHEEL.
Related signs of the common colors: BLACK, WHITE, GRAY/GREY, RED, GREEN, YELLOW, PURPLE, BLUE.
For exercises on the vocabulary of colors, see the tutorial page.
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