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Color:
Peridot


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Colors with the same hue:
Olive
Sycamore
Titanium
Bile
Sulfur
Dark khaki
Xanthic
Gentle Sage
Cadmium yellow
Lemon
Yellow
Sunny Yellow
Straw
Daffodil
Sallow
Dun
Alabaster
Soft Ivory
Lotion
Similar colors:
Sulfur
Xanthic
Bile
Middle yellow
Aureolin
Dazzling Yellow
Vivid yellow
Bitter lemon
Golden yellow
Sickly Yellow
Citrine
Sunny Yellow
Cadmium yellow
Lemon
Daffodil
Pear
Bold Yellow
Dandelion
Yellow
Jonquil
Sunflower
Golden poppy
Buttercup
Honey
Maize
Sunglow
Acid green
Amber
Mango
Limerick
Words evoked by this color:
titi,  whin,  cornmeal,  goldenrod,  acacia,  nourishment,  loquat,  pone,  cheddar,  gouda,  avens,  braunschweig,  burma,  vincent,  comb,  baklava,  blond,  amber,  blonde,  combing,  ambrosia,  dhamma,  pilaf,  amritsar,  noonday,  rays,  corona,  surya,  son,  solar,  cob,  noon,  ghee,  dal,  prakash,  durum,  wattle,  cornfield,  fries,  retriever,  twinkie,  raclette,  millet,  butterball,  quesadilla,  sunday,  staphylococcal,  staphylococci,  dhal,  fenugreek
Literary analysis:
In literary texts, "peridot" is often evoked not only as a precious gemstone but also as a descriptor for a distinctive, vibrant green hue. Its use underscores qualities of luminosity and natural vitality—with some authors contrasting its deep, olive-green tone against lighter greeny‐yellow variants to evoke a sense of both mystery and organic splendor ([1]). In mineralogical contexts, texts classify peridot alongside other gems ([2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7]), highlighting its role as a standard of rare color and allure. Moreover, in symbolic passages concerning ancient adornments or ritual regalia, peridot’s color connotes both prestige and subtle power, even serving as a substitute for other gems in sacred vestments ([8], [9], [10]). This multifaceted treatment reinforces peridot’s enduring literary appeal as a signifier of refined yet earthy beauty.
  1. This gem is of a light greeny-yellow; when deep olive green it is known as a Peridot, when yellowish-green as True Olivine.
    — from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky
  2. PERIDOT CHRYSOLITE—OLIVINE Crystalline System : Orthorhombic.
    — from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky
  3. Diamond May Emerald June Pearl Moonstone 320 July Ruby August Sardonyx Peridot September Sapphire October Opal Tourmaline November Topaz December
    — from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz
  4. The topaz of the ancients was unquestionably the gem commonly called chrysolite at present (olivine, peridot).
    — from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz
  5. Chrysolite (olivine, peridot), to exert its full power, required to be set in gold; worn in this way it dispelled the vague terrors of the night.
    — from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz
  6. The topaz of the ancients is not the topaz of today, but is identified with the stone known to us as the chrysolite or peridot.
    — from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky
  7. The peridot was known as “ the ” precious stone, and was often valued more than the diamond.
    — from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky
  8. The second stone of the Breastplate is given as PITDAH, variously interpreted as a Topaz, Peridot, Yellowish-green Serpentine, Diamond and Chrysolite.
    — from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky
  9. In the case of the later breastplate we may substitute the peridot.
    — from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz
  10. Arizona Agatized wood, azur-malachite, turquoise, garnet, peridot.
    — from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz


Colors associated with the word:
Olive green
Lime green
Chartreuse
Yellow-green 
Moss green
Fern green
Spring green 
Pistachio
Avocado
Apple Green
Celery Green
Sage Green
Mint green
Grass Green
Words with similar colors:
guacamole,  barf,  bergamot,  eew,  lymph,  mitochondria,  mitochondrial,  lymphoid,  mantis,  grinch,  quinine,  mycoplasma,  cringe,  snarky,  pungent,  mischief,  impertinent,  nauseous,  foolish,  squirm
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