farblich
color-wise
Concerning the color or color scheme; with regard to color.
EXAMPLE
Die Kissen sind farblich genau auf das neue Sofa abgestimmt.
The cushions are color-coordinated exactly with the new sofa.
farblich
color-wise
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is made up of the noun 'Farbe' (color) and the ending '-lich'. It literally means 'concerning the color' or 'with regard to color'.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen die Vorhänge noch farblich an die Wandfarbe anpassen.
We still need to match the curtains to the wall color.
Mostly adverbial use
'Farblich' (color-wise) is almost always used as an adverb to modify a verb or another adjective. Using it directly before a noun, e.g. 'ein farbliches Muster', is very rare and sounds unnatural.
EXAMPLE
Die Blumen im Garten sind farblich sehr schön arrangiert.
The flowers in the garden are arranged very beautifully in terms of color.
Typical collocations
Common verbs combined with 'farblich' (color-wise) are 'abstimmen' (to coordinate), 'passen' (to match), or 'sortieren' (to sort). This expresses that colors harmonize or are being organized.
EXAMPLE
Die beiden Pullover passen farblich überhaupt nicht zusammen.
The two sweaters don't match at all in terms of color.
Compare with
farblich vs farbig
colored / in color
Farbig describes something that has one or more colors and is not just black, white, or gray. Farblich, on the other hand, refers to the aspect of color or to the color scheme. Use farbig for the presence of color, and farblich for a comparison or a design choice.
farblich
Das neue Logo ist farblich auf die Internetseite abgestimmt.
The new logo’s color scheme matches the website.
farbig
Das neue Logo ist farbig und nicht mehr nur schwarz-weiß.
The new logo is in color rather than just black and white.
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