Heraldic Tinctures
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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 |
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Argent (White or Silver) | Metal | ![]() |
Or (Yellow or Gold) | Metal | ![]() |
Azure (Blue) | Color | ![]() |
Gules (Red) | Color | ![]() |
Purpure (Purple/Violet) | Color | ![]() |
Sable (Black) | Color | ![]() |
Vert (Green) | Color | ![]() |
Vair | Fur | ![]() |
Counter-Vair | Fur | ![]() |
Potent | Fur | ![]() |
Counter-Potent | Fur | 100px |
Ermine | Fur | ![]() |
Ermines | Fur | Example |
Erminois | Fur | Example |
Pean | Fur | Example |
Papellone | Fur | Example |