Colors were visual properties that derived from the light spectrum. Colors were often culturally significant in the galaxy.

Contents 1 Color symbolism in the Republican and Imperial societies 2 Colors as a language 3 Sources 4 Notes and references 5 External links

Color symbolism in the Republican and Imperial societiesEdit

• Red

In the time of the Old Republic, red was prominently displayed as a symbol of diplomatic affiliation, and so many ambassadorial capital ships were painted red. Any consular ship hailing directly from Galactic City was colored red all over its hull, while others would only bear stripes in that hue.^[1] Under the Galactic Empire, some of those habits were seemingly kept in use, for what was called "Republic red" followed the teaching of seemingly co-opting the republican traditions. The Emperor's personal guard and most features in his private apartments or in the Imperial Palace were crimson as well, as it featured prominently on the family crest of the House of Palpatine.^[2]

• Blue

Blue was associated with chancellorship in the waning days of the Republic,^[3] and lavender drapes were known to have hung in the Grand Convocation Chamber. Chancellor Finis Valorum and Senator Palpatine would often adorn blue coats or robes to express their interest in leading the Republic.^[3]

• Black

Black was generally associated with night and evil, especially the Sith. The color "Sith black" was considered a symbol of their ancient dread.^[4]

• Grey

A light medium grey was the traditional hue the Empire chose for its ships and stations.^[4] The aim was to make the Imperial presence recognizable at glance, and to instill fear by insisting on the weapons' power and not on their appearance. Though some distinctive unit markings did exist, they still were marginal.^[5]

• White

While color white was associated with the Force by some (such as the the White Current of the Fallanassi), it was also chosen by the Empire for its elite force of stormtroopers. Their full anonymous armor was chosen by designers who knew that what people couldn't see was more terrifying than what the Empire could do.^[4][5]

Colors as a languageEdit

The reptilian Tarasin from Cularin used to express their ideas or emotions through a complex system of skin color changes. For example, their light green skin changing to purple indicated amusement. Though much of their Tarasin Skintone Language actually couldn't express complex series of thoughts, the changing colors of the skin could be used to give basic directions without speech while the Tarasin were hunting or attempting to evade the massive kilassin that roam the jungles of their homeworld.^[6]

SourcesEdit

• Death Star Designer
• Star Wars Miniatures Battles Companion
• Episode I: The Visual Dictionary
• Episode I: Incredible Cross-Sections
• "Shades of Meaning"

Notes and referencesEdit

External linksEdit

• Color on Wikipedia