Pigments are substances that give color to a material. They are used in a variety of applications, such as paints, inks, and cosmetics. COLORANTS, with nine letters, are substances that are added to materials to give them color. Colors, with six letters, are the visual perception of light reflecting off of an object. DYES, with four letters, are substances that are used to color fabrics, paper, and other materials. All of these terms are related to pigments, which are the substances that give color to a material.