Sable (heraldry)
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In British heraldry, sable (/ˈseɪbəl/) is the tincture equivalent to black. It is one of the five dark tinctures called colours.
Tincture of black in heraldry
| Sable | |
|---|---|
| Class | Colour |
| Non-heraldic equivalent | Black |
| Monochromatic designations | |
| Hatching pattern | |
| Tricking abbr. | s., sa. |
| Poetic designations | |
| Heavenly body | Saturn |
| Jewel | Diamond |
| Virtue | Constancy or Prudence |
| Flower | Nightshade |
Sable is portrayed in heraldic hatching by criss-crossing perpendicular lines. Sable is indicated by the abbreviation s. or sa. when a coat of arms is tricked.