There are only seven colours in heraldry – listed below together with the heraldic term and their meanings.
Heraldic Colours
Red (Gules) = Military fortitude and also magnanimity
Blue (Azure) =Loyalty and in addition, truth
Black (Sable) =Constancy, and sometimes grief
Green (Vert) = Hope, joy and also loyalty in love
Purple (Purpure) Royal majesty, sovereignty and also justice
Gold (Or) Worthy ambition
Silver (Argent) Peace and sincerity
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