Gules
In heraldry, gules (/ˈɡjuːlz/) is the tincture with the colour red. It is one of the class of five dark tinctures called "colours", the others being azure (blue), sable (black), vert (green) and purpure (purple).
| Gules | |
|---|---|
| Class | Colour |
| Non-heraldic equivalent | Red |
| Monochromatic designations | |
| Hatching pattern | |
| Tricking abbr. | g., gu. |
| Poetic designations | |
| Heavenly body | Mars |
| Jewel | Ruby |
Gules is portrayed in heraldic hatching by vertical lines, or indicated by the abbreviation g. or gu. when a coat of arms is tricked.
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