Monday, January 12, 2009

Fulvous


fulvous \ˈful-vəs, ˈfəl-\ adjective: of a dull brownish yellow; tawny

Etymology: Latin fulvus; perhaps akin to Latin flavus yellow

Does fulvous correspond to a specific hue or range of hues on a color chart, or is it a hazy, imprecise term safe only for casual conversationists and pretentious artists?

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