Colours names

• Writers in the US use the spelling color. British and Commonwealth writers use colour.
• Both spellings are correct depending on where you and your readers live.
• Color and colour use different spellings because of the divergence between US and British cultures.
• Some countries use a hybrid approach to this spelling.
  Color or colour which is correct

  For example, Canada uses the Commonwealth spelling but pronounces the word closer to the American-esque dialect.

The distinction between color and colour is a fascinating example of how language evolves to reflect cultural identity and history.

Here, we’ll explore the different spellings of color and colour and where to use each depending on your audience.

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Definition and pronunciation of color and colour

What’s the difference between color and colour?

Is it color or colour?

Other forms of color and colour

Color vs.

colour FAQs

Definition and pronunciation of color and colour

Both color and colour refer to the visual perception of light in different

how to write color in british

how to spell color in britain