| swahili | English | français | |
| hudhurungi | beige | " | |
| kahawia | brown | marron | |
| nyeusi | black | noir | |
| rangi ya jivu, kijivujivu | grey, gray | gris ["cendre"] | |
| nyeupe | white | blanc | |
| manjano | yellow | jaune | |
| waridi, pinki | pink | rose | |
| rangi ya machungwa | orange | " | |
| nyekundu | red | rouge | |
| rangi ya zambarau | purple | violet | |
| samawati | sky blue | bleu ciel | |
| buluu | blue | bleu | |
| kijani | green | vert |