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Quiet Ocean · Plate 7 of 45

Clownfish and anemone color reference

Clownfish live among the stinging tentacles of sea anemones on reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. A coat of mucus protects them from the stings, and the anemone gives them shelter from predators. Clownfish are all born male, and the largest fish in a group can change into a female.

Colors to reach for

Use bright orange for the fish with white bands outlined in thin black, and give the anemone tentacles soft green, tan or purple with paler tips.

  • bright orange
  • white
  • black
  • lime green
  • lavender

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