Looking for a quick kids game? What is the Color? runs in the browser and needs no download. It leans on for kids, so expect something that rewards a bit of practice. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About What is the Color?
“What is the color?” This game was developed for children, aged between 2 and 7 years, made for children who are getting to know and learning about colors, there is no better way than to learn while having fun. The game contains 11 colors, the child clicks on the sound button when ready, listens to which color was spoken and clicks on the corresponding color.
How to play What is the Color?
There is very little to learn before your first run. You will want a keyboard for this one — the arrow keys / WASD carry most of it, and the table below has the rest. It fills the player in landscape, so use the fullscreen button on desktop and turn your phone sideways on mobile. The second run is always better than the first — that is the whole learning curve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time. That is a rarer quality than it sounds.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- For Kids gameplay — Simple, friendly and safe for younger players
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is What is the Color? free to play?
Yes, entirely free. What is the Color? costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. What is the Color? runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play What is the Color? on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for What is the Color??
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play What is the Color? fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is What is the Color??
What is the Color? is a kids game built around for kids. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
