a property depending on the relations of light to the eye, by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of objects are apprehended in vision; as, gay colors; sad colors, etc.-any hue distinguished from white or black.-the hue or color characteristic of good health and spirits; ruddy complexion.-that which is used to give color; a paint; a pigment; as, oil colors or water colors.-that which covers or hides the real character of anything; semblance; excuse; disguise; appearance.-shade or variety of character; kind; species.-a distinguishing badge, as a flag or similar symbol (usually in the plural); as, the colors or color of a ship or regiment; the colors of a race horse (that is, of the cap and jacket worn by the jockey).-an apparent right; as where the defendant in trespass gave to the plaintiff an appearance of title, by stating his title specially, thus removing the cause from the jury to the court.-to change or alter the hue or tint of, by dyeing, staining, painting, etc.; to dye; to tinge; to paint; to stain.-to change or alter, as if by dyeing or painting; to give a false appearance to; usually, to give a specious appearance to; to cause to appear attractive; to make plausible; to palliate or excuse; as, the facts were colored by his prejudices.-to hide.-to acquire color; to turn red, especially in the face; to blush.