British Colour Standard©

A descriptive colour name from the silvery leaves of the herb. The colour is one of several subtle greyed green tints, found in Chinese celadon ware. It is also to...

A colour name which came into vogue during the last decade of the nineteenth century. Named after Madame de Pompadour (1704-1770); a leader of 18th style and good taste, and...

Parchment is a writing material made from specially prepared un-tanned skins of animals—primarily sheep, calves, and goats. It has been used as a writing medium for over two millennia.