examples of colors
Colors: colors other than metallic.
sable 
The color black; when the shield is black and white, sable is designated by a cross-hatched or black surface.
vert 
The color green; when the shield is black and white, vert is designated by diagonal lines from left to right.
purpure 
The color violet; when the shield is black and white, purpure is designated by diagonal lines from right to left.
gules 
The color red; when the shield is black and white, gules is designated by vertical lines.
azure 
A shade of blue; when the shield is black and white, azure is designated by horizontal lines.