Color Matching Game — Name That Color

Do you really know your colors? Tinctionary is a free daily puzzle where you match color names to their swatches. Cerulean, vermillion, chartreuse — can you pick the right one?

How Tinctionary Works

Each puzzle gives you 4 color names and 4 color swatches. Your job: connect each name to its correct swatch. Sounds easy — until you're choosing between "coral" and "salmon."

• Connect pairs: Draw lines from each color name to its swatch
• Submit when ready: Lock in all 4 matches, then see how you did
• Score points: 3 points per correct match on first submit, fewer for retries

Why Players Love Tinctionary

Most people think they know their colors, but Tinctionary reveals the gap between what we think mauve looks like and what it actually is. It's humbling, educational, and oddly satisfying when you nail a tricky match.

Start Playing

No account needed. Open Tinctionary and test your color knowledge. New puzzle every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Tinctionary?

Each round shows 4 color names and 4 color swatches. Connect each name to the swatch you think matches it, then submit. You score 3 points for each correct match on your first attempt, with fewer points for additional tries.

Is Tinctionary free?

Yes, Tinctionary is completely free. No download, no sign-up required. Play in any web browser.

How often does Tinctionary update?

A new Tinctionary puzzle is available every day at midnight. Each puzzle features different color combinations with varying difficulty.