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idioms using “color”
A horse of a different color
A completely different situation or subject
“You can’t compare the two; they’re horses of different colors.”
Color me blue
To be sad
“Color me blue; today is the last day of our holiday in Hawaii.”
Off-color
In poor taste
“He told so many off-color jokes that he was never invited to another party.”
With flying colors
Very well, extra merit
“Kinuta-san passed her final exams with flying colors.”
Show one’s true colors
Reveal one’s true character