The Egyptian color palette consists of the colors red (desher), green (wadj), blue/ turquoise (khesbedj and irtiu), yellow (kenit and khenet), black (khem or kem), white (shesep and hedj). Red symbolizes life and victory. Green symbolizes growth and regeneration. Blue/Turquoise symbolizes creation and rebirth. Yellow symbolizes the sun and gold. Black symbolizes night. White symbolizes purity and omnipotence.