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palisander

palisander

9.5
A dark reddish brown color like rosewood
  • noun
  • /ˌpælɪˈsændər/
translation icon : color palisandro
  • She chose a palisander finish for the new bookshelf to match the antique desk.

Examples

  • The artist mixed several paints to achieve the perfect palisander shade for the portrait's background.

  • The living room walls were painted a deep palisander to create a warm atmosphere.

  • The walls were painted in a rich palisander color.

  • I love the palisander finish on this table.

  • The living room walls were painted a rich palisander color to enhance the cozy feel of the space.

  • For her art piece, she selected a deep palisander hue to bring warmth to the composition.

  • The new furniture set features a palisander finish, perfectly complementing the traditional decor.

Synonyms

mahogany
vspalisander
3 4.4

A deep reddish-brown color like wood from a tropical tree

is very similar but focuses on the specific timber hue
rosewood
vspalisander
1 4.5

A deep reddish-brown color like the wood used in furniture

is the darker, more specific hue matching natural timber colour
mahogany-red
vspalisander
5.1

A deep brown color with a red tint like dark wood

is the deeper, pure timber hue rather than a red-tinged brown
cherrywood
vspalisander
4.2

Having a warm reddish-brown color like wood from a cherry tree

is darker and more intensely reddish than that stain-like tone

Antonyms

bright
235 1.0

Having a strong, vivid color that is easy to notice

light
90 1.0

Pale in colour or clear in sound

How Dark

ebony
4 3.9
palisander
9.5
mahogany
3 4.4
brown
939 1.0
tan
30 1.0

Surface Forms

palisander singular
palisanders plural

Etymology

The word palisander is also used for a deep reddish-brown color named after the wood. So, think of the rich tone of rosewood to remember the 'palisander' shade.