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How To Sign COLORS
in American Sign Language.
ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "COLORS" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "5" handshape with fingers wiggling at chin level, representing the variety and vibrancy of different colors.
📖 Word definition
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light; hues such as red, blue, green, etc.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide

  1. Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "5" handshape (all fingers extended and spread).
  2. Starting Position: Hand positioned near the chin, fingers pointing upward.
  3. Movement: Wiggle all fingers rapidly while maintaining position.
  4. Path: Fingers move in small, quick wiggling motions in place.
  5. Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward your body, fingertips point up.
  6. Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly positive, showing interest in variety.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid

❌ Wrong location: Keep hand at chin level, not at forehead or chest.

❌ Stiff fingers: Fingers must wiggle freely, not stay rigid.

❌ Too slow: Movement should be quick and lively wiggling.

❌ Wrong handshape: Use open "5" hand, not closed fist or other shapes.

💬 Common Sentence Examples

"I love bright colors."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "bright" (open hands burst outward) → sign "colors" (wiggle 5-hand at chin).
"What colors do you like?"
How to sign: Sign "what" (index finger wiggle) → sign "colors" → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "like" (thumb and middle finger pull from chest).
"The rainbow has many colors."
How to sign: Sign "rainbow" (4-hand arcs across sky) → sign "have" (bring hands to chest) → sign "many" (open hands repeatedly) → sign "colors".