Colors That Start With Z

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Here are 1 colors that start with Z, each with a swatch and its hex code so you can use it in a design, a craft or a word game. Popular names come first, then every shade in A to Z order.

Z has a single color: zaffre, a deep blue. The name comes from an old blue pigment used to color glass and pottery, which makes it a rare word even for keen readers.

For word game fans, zaffre is a real find when Z is the challenge. Children may not know it, so it pairs well with a quick swatch to show the shade. If you need a backup, browse the A to Z color page to compare busier letters.

Colors starting with Z: 1
Best known: zaffre

All colors that start with Z

zaffre#0014A8

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Questions people ask

What colors start with Z?

zaffre are well-known examples.

How many colors start with Z?

This page lists 1 named colors starting with Z, from the CSS web colors and the xkcd color survey.

What is the hex code for zaffre?

Zaffre is #0014A8 in the list used here. Other sources may use a slightly different shade.

Source: the named colors of the CSS web standard and the xkcd color survey, with each color's hex code. Screens show colors slightly differently, so treat swatches as a guide.

See every letter on one page: colors A to Z