Colors and hyphens, SR7.1

Products and project instructions

For an item to be described as gold, it must be at least 14-karat gold. If not, it must be described as golden or gold tone.

Generic colors should not generally be capitalized.
      Use acrylic paints in red, glossy black, and white.

Colors that are specific to a certain manufacturer should be capitalized.
      Use Plaid acrylic paints: Night Sky #443, Blue #12, and Yellow #16.

If one color in a listing is capitalized, all should be, even generic colors.
       Finishes available include Sandy Beach, White, and Cream.

Colors and hyphens, SR7.1
Products and project instructions, SR7.2

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