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What Color is E Major?

Published in Music and Color 1 min read

The color associated with E major, according to synesthetic experiences, is blue, sapphire, and bright (with orange undertones).

Here's a breakdown of color associations for various musical keys, as detailed in the reference article:

Key Color Description
B major gloomy, dark blue with steel shine (greenish-blue)
E major blue, sapphire, bright (orange)
Eb major dark, gloomy, grey-bluish (muted orange, with pink)
D major daylight, yellowish, royal (deep sky blue)
Db major darkish, warm (softer sky blue)

As you can see from the table derived from the reference, E major is described with a vibrant, sapphire blue base, further illuminated by a bright, orange hue. This demonstrates that, for some individuals with synesthesia, musical keys are associated with distinct color experiences.