Help with tartans for the colorblind

[Wareyin]

As the title suggests, I am colorblind but am looking at kilts. I have a family connection with Watson, but I cannot find a kilt in that tartan in the US for a reasonable price. Therefore, I've been spending a lot of time attempting to pick something else to wear. Unfortunately, I can't find a resource that tells me what colors are in a tartan, other than my wife. She's quite tired of being called on to look, so is there a website out there that describes them?

Thanks, all

[The Wizard of BC]

The Watson Tartan is readily available in many different weights and color versions.

The sample swatch I have here is the very common Ancient Version. The two background colors are Green and Blue. The Ancient Green is about the color of tree leaves. The Blue is a dark sky Blue.
There are two Red lines and in the ancient version these look Burnt Orange.
There are three Yellow lines.

[Wareyin]

The Watson Tartan is readily available in many different weights and color versions.

The sample swatch I have here is the very common Ancient Version. The two background colors are Green and Blue. The Ancient Green is about the color of tree leaves. The Blue is a dark sky Blue.
There are two Red lines and in the ancient version these look Burnt Orange.
There are three Yellow lines.

Thank you for your excellent description, The Wizard of BC.

I apologize for not being more clear. While I would dearly love a custom kilt in the Watson tartan, I can only afford the likes of an off the shelf kilt, such as a Stillwater Standard. So I am trying to find a description of the colors the tartans they carry are.

[HuDonald]

You can try using the Tartan Ferret from the Scottish Tartans Authority.

You can get information about the slog and color sequence - which will tell you the list of colored threads in order and how many threads of each (the width of the colors within the pattern).

http://www.tartansauthority.com/tartan-ferret/

The color sequence here is BKBRBKGYGY.. it describes the left half of the tartan's pattern because it's a symmetrical design - as most tartans are. So it reads:
B - blue
K - Black
B - Blue
R - Red
B - Blue
K - Black
G - Green
Y - Yellow
G - Green
Y - Yellow
And you can assume the reverse/mirrored color sequence for the right half of the tartan.

Here is an example I copied from their site about the Watson Tartan:

• Slog:BKB:YGY
• Colour Sequence:BKBRBKGYGY
• Thread Count:Available to STA members only
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• Notes:Now in general production as a Watson tartan. Watson website (Nov. 2004) says designed in 1932 by Rev. Mhuir Watson, minister at Glamis Church. Dalgety notes said "Rev MacKien(sp??) of Glamis for family use." Nomindex notes say "For George Watson's former Pupil Club" For the time being, assumed to be 'Name.'

[Wareyin]

You can try using the Tartan Ferret from the Scottish Tartans Authority.

You can get information about the slog and color sequence - which will tell you the list of colored threads in order and how many threads of each (the width of the colors within the pattern).

http://www.tartansauthority.com/tartan-ferret/

The color sequence here is BKBRBKGYGY.. it describes the left half of the tartan's pattern because it's a symmetrical design - as most tartans are. So it reads:
B - blue
K - Black
B - Blue
R - Red
B - Blue
K - Black
G - Green
Y - Yellow
G - Green
Y - Yellow
And you can assume the reverse/mirrored color sequence for the right half of the tartan.

Here is an example I copied from their site about the Watson Tartan:

• Slog:BKB:YGY
• Colour Sequence:BKBRBKGYGY
• Thread Count:Available to STA members only
  Login | Membership Details

• Notes:Now in general production as a Watson tartan. Watson website (Nov. 2004) says designed in 1932 by Rev. Mhuir Watson, minister at Glamis Church. Dalgety notes said "Rev MacKien(sp??) of Glamis for family use." Nomindex notes say "For George Watson's former Pupil Club" For the time being, assumed to be 'Name.'

HuDonald, that is a very helpful site! I will be looking that over this evening. Thank you much!

[GrainReaper]

HuDonald, that is a very helpful site! I will be looking that over this evening. Thank you much!

Indeed it is, however I'm wondering why the concern over knowing the colors? I'm also colorblind, I pick a tartan based on how it looks to ME, I have a nice isle of Skye winter scarf, had no idea that there was purple in it for the longest time!

Since many prefer to not be matchy-matchy being colorblind works quite well for us, I grab a pair of hose from my drawer, a kilt off the hanger, and a shirt, get dressed and head out into the world not caring if I look like I'm colorblind or not, highland dress allows freedom beyond just lack of pants.

[Wareyin]

Indeed it is, however I'm wondering why the concern over knowing the colors? I'm also colorblind, I pick a tartan based on how it looks to ME, I have a nice isle of Skye winter scarf, had no idea that there was purple in it for the longest time!

Since many prefer to not be matchy-matchy being colorblind works quite well for us, I grab a pair of hose from my drawer, a kilt off the hanger, and a shirt, get dressed and head out into the world not caring if I look like I'm colorblind or not, highland dress allows freedom beyond just lack of pants.

It's been a lifelong habit to memorize the color of my clothes. I didn't even know not matching kilt colors was a choice. You've given me something to consider.

[Thekiltedmohawk]

It's been a lifelong habit to memorize the color of my clothes. I didn't even know not matching kilt colors was a choice. You've given me something to consider.

That's the beauty of wearing kilts, my friend. Today I wear American Heritage kilt *American flag-like tartan except its subtle red instead of bold red*, loud red hoses, and black tshirt with some white graphic. I look fabulous in it! The other days I'd wear black, navy blue, or lovatt blue hoses with different color shirts. Go bold!