Colorare

• Incantation: Colorare
• Pronunciation: koh-loh-RAH-ray
• Wand Movement: Unknown.
• Light: A jet of light corresponding to the intended color. (video game)
• Effect: Changes the color of an object or a specific part of a target.
• Type: Charm

This spell is not mentioned in the original seven Harry Potter novels. Its sole known appearance is within the Harry Potter for Kinect video game. In the game, the player can cast this spell to change the color of their in-game avatar's hair or clothing, allowing for personalization. (video game) While the incantation Colorare is non-canonical, the principle of color-changing charms is well-established in the books. For example:

• In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Ron Weasley unsuccessfully attempted a spell to change his orange Chudley Cannons poster to blue.
• In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Hermione Granger used an unnamed charm to magically alter the color and text of banners made by Zacharias Smith in the Hog's Head.

As the spell does not appear in the primary canon, there is no information on how it is learned or its level of difficulty. Given its simple effect, it is likely a basic Charm. A general Counter-Spell like Finite Incantatem would presumably negate its effects. It is also plausible that simply casting the spell again with the object's original color would reverse the magic.

The incantation Colorare is the infinitive form of the Latin verb colōrō, which means “to color,” “to dye,” or “to tinge.” This is a direct and literal description of the spell's function.

The Colorare spell is exclusive to the Harry Potter for Kinect video game, which was released in 2012. It serves primarily as a gameplay mechanic for character customization. The concept of charms that alter an object's properties, including color, is a common form of magic in the wizarding world. The products sold at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, for instance, often relied on complex charms and Transfiguration that could change an object's color and form.