Hickory colors - OneLook

Literary analysis:

In literature, hickory occasionally appears as a color term that conjures earthy, robust hues. For instance, "Black Hickory" [1] evokes a deep, dark tone reminiscent of aged wood, while "White Hickory" [2] suggests a lighter, brighter shade. In addition, descriptions of a reddish–brown “red hickory” [3] add further nuance, implying both warmth and a toughness inherent in nature. These color references enrich the text by linking natural imagery with qualities of strength and endurance, allowing readers to envision settings and objects imbued with the subtle, organic character of hickory hues.

Black Hickory.
— from Trees of Indiana First Revised Edition (Publication No. 13, Department of Conservation, State of Indiana) by Charles Clemon Deam
White Hickory .
— from Handbook of the Trees of New England by Henry M. (Henry Mason) Brooks
The WOOD is hard, strong, and heavy; reddish-brown in color, and often called red hickory.
— from Forest Trees of Texas: How to Know Them by C. B. (Cyril Bertram) Webster

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