The track was a significant commercial success, particularly in North America: Billy Ocean the colour of love
The lyrics use vivid artistic metaphors—comparing love to a "picture perfect painting"—to explore the emotional spectrum of a deep relationship. The song asks the central question, "What is the colour of love?", suggesting that true affection is a vision of harmony and brightness that "turns grey" when a partner is away. Production and Chart Performance Billy Ocean - The Colour Of Love (1988 LP Version) HQ
"The Colour of Love" is a soul-stirring ballad released in 1988 as the second single from Billy Ocean's seventh studio album, . Following the massive success of the high-energy "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car," this track showcased Ocean's signature smooth vocal range and his mastery of the "Quiet Storm" R&B style. Song Meaning and Style The track was a significant commercial success, particularly