Heraldic Tinctures
From Compendum Caidis
Heraldic Tinctures: Tincture is the limited palette of colors and patterns used in heraldry. They are classified as metals, colours, or furs.
| Name | type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Argent (White or Silver) | Metal | 
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| Or (Yellow or Gold) | Metal | 
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| Azure (Blue) | Color | 
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| Gules (Red) | Color | 
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| Purpure (Purple/Violet) | Color | 
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| Sable (Black) | Color | 
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| Vert (Green) | Color | 
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| Vair | Fur | 
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| Counter-Vair | Fur | Example |
| Potent | Fur | Example |
| Counter-Potent | Fur | Example |
| Ermine | Fur | Example |
| Ermines | Fur | Example |
| Erminois | Fur | Example |
| Pean | Fur | Example |
| Papellone | Fur | Example |
