diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/colours.dm b/code/__DEFINES/colours.dm
index e96546cdf7d2..e9a03a6382da 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/colours.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/colours.dm
@@ -14,31 +14,37 @@
 
 // BLACK AND WHITE COLOR DEFINE.
 
-/// Full white. rgb(255, 255, 255)
+/// White	rgb(255, 255, 255)
 #define COLOR_WHITE "#FFFFFF"
-/// Full black. rgb(0, 0, 0)
+/// Black	rgb(0, 0, 0)
 #define COLOR_BLACK "#000000"
 
 // THE THREE PRIMARIES COLORS DEFINES.
 
-/// Full red.  rgb(255, 0, 0)
+/// Red		rgb(255, 0, 0)
 #define COLOR_RED "#FF0000"
-/// Full green. rgb(0, 255, 0)
+/// Green	rgb(0, 255, 0)
 #define COLOR_GREEN "#00FF00"
-/// Full blue.  rgb(0, 0, 255)
+/// Blue	rgb(0, 0, 255)
 #define COLOR_BLUE "#0000FF"
 
 //mix of two full primary colors
 
-/// full cyan rgb(0, 255, 255) B + G
+/// Cyan	rgb(0, 255, 255) B + G
 #define COLOR_CYAN "#00FFFF"
-/// full magenta(not pink) rgb(255, 0, 255) R+B
-#define COLOR_PINK "#FF00FF"
-/// full yellow rgb(255, 255, 0) R+G
+/// Magenta	rgb(255, 0, 255) R+B
+#define COLOR_MAGENTA "#FF00FF"
+/// Yellow	rgb(255, 255, 0) R+G
 #define COLOR_YELLOW "#FFFF00"
 
 // colors define in use bellow
+
+/// Olive	rgb(128, 128, 0)
+#define COLOR_OLIVE "#808000"
+/// Silver	rgb(192, 192, 192) shade of grey
 #define COLOR_SILVER "#C0C0C0"
+/// Gray	rgb(128, 128, 128)
+#define COLOR_GRAY "#808080"
 
 #define COLOR_FLOORTILE_GRAY "#8D8B8B"
 
@@ -46,15 +52,15 @@
 
 #define COLOR_DARK_RED "#A50824"
 
+/// Maroon	rgb(128, 0, 0) shade of red
 #define COLOR_MAROON "#800000"
+
 #define COLOR_VIVID_RED "#FF3232"
 #define COLOR_LIGHT_GRAYISH_RED "#E4C7C5"
 #define COLOR_SOFT_RED "#FA8282"
 
 #define COLOR_VERY_SOFT_YELLOW "#FAE48E"
 
-#define COLOR_OLIVE "#808000"
-
 ///light green rgb( 0, 128, 0)
 #define COLOR_LIGHT_GREEN "#008000"
 #define COLOR_DARK_MODERATE_LIME_GREEN "#44964A"
@@ -62,11 +68,11 @@
 #define COLOR_TEAL "#008080"
 
 #define COLOR_MODERATE_BLUE "#555CC2"
-
+/// Purple	rgb( 128, 0, 128)
 #define COLOR_PURPLE "#800080"
 #define COLOR_STRONG_VIOLET "#6927c5"
 
-#define COLOR_BEIGE "#CEB689"
+#define LIGHT_BEIGE "#CEB689"
 #define COLOR_DARK_MODERATE_ORANGE "#8B633B"
 
 #define COLOR_BROWN "#BA9F6D"
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/minimap.dm b/code/__DEFINES/minimap.dm
index 003d723600c4..57c5ffeba38a 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/minimap.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/minimap.dm
@@ -71,7 +71,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(all_minimap_flags, bitfield2list(MINIMAP_FLAG_ALL))
 
 #define MINIMAP_ICON_COLOR_COMMANDER "#c6fcfc"
 #define MINIMAP_ICON_COLOR_HEAD "#F0C542"
-#define MINIMAP_ICON_COLOR_SILVER "#c0c0c0"
 #define MINIMAP_ICON_COLOR_BRONZE "#eb9545"
 
 #define MINIMAP_ICON_COLOR_DOCTOR "#b83737"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/blood/robots.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/blood/robots.dm
index 1bbadb1461b6..3ee3c9e07f9a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/blood/robots.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/blood/robots.dm
@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@
 	desc = "It's a useless heap of junk... <i>or is it?</i>"
 	icon = 'icons/mob/robots.dmi'
 	icon_state = "gib1"
-	basecolor="#030303"
+	basecolor=COLOR_OIL
 	random_icon_states = list("gib1", "gib2", "gib3", "gib4", "gib5", "gib6", "gib7")
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/gibs/robot/update_icon()
-	color = "#FFFFFF"
+	color = COLOR_WHITE
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/gibs/robot/dry() //pieces of robots do not dry up like
 	return
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/oil
 	name = "motor oil"
 	desc = "It's black and greasy."
-	basecolor="#030303"
+	basecolor=COLOR_OIL
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/oil/dry()
 	return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
index cfe5f27da9a7..35e354c121bb 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	layer = ABOVE_TURF_LAYER
 	anchored = TRUE
 
-/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/crayon/New(location, main = "#FFFFFF",shade = "#000000", type = "rune")
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/crayon/New(location, main = COLOR_WHITE,shade = COLOR_BLACK, type = "rune")
 	..()
 	forceMove(location)
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index 7cb2781b253b..fcd431c33d26 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ cases. Override_icon_state should be a list.*/
 			size = "huge"
 		if(SIZE_MASSIVE)
 			size = "massive"
-	. += "This is a [blood_color ? blood_color != "#030303" ? "bloody " : "oil-stained " : ""][icon2html(src, user)][src.name]. It is a [size] item."
+	. += "This is a [blood_color ? blood_color != COLOR_OIL ? "bloody " : "oil-stained " : ""][icon2html(src, user)][src.name]. It is a [size] item."
 	if(desc)
 		. += desc
 	if(desc_lore)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/listening_bugs.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/listening_bugs.dm
index 67a91de1bd56..9492188a14f0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/listening_bugs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/listening_bugs.dm
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 				size = "small"
 			if(SIZE_MEDIUM)
 				size = "normal-sized"
-		. += "This is a [blood_color ? blood_color != "#030303" ? "bloody " : "oil-stained " : ""][icon2html(src, user)][src.name]. It is a [size] item."
+		. += "This is a [blood_color ? blood_color != COLOR_OIL ? "bloody " : "oil-stained " : ""][icon2html(src, user)][src.name]. It is a [size] item."
 		if(desc)
 			. += desc
 		if(desc_lore)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/paint.dm b/code/game/objects/items/paint.dm
index c538cbf3944f..804d258bdcb4 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/paint.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/paint.dm
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(cached_icons)
 	name = "Paint"
 	id = "paint_"
 	reagent_state = 2
-	color = "#808080"
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	description = "This paint will only adhere to floor tiles."
 
 /datum/reagent/paint/reaction_turf(turf/T, volume)
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(cached_icons)
 	id = "paint_remover"
 	description = "Paint remover is used to remove floor paint from floor tiles."
 	reagent_state = 2
-	color = "#808080"
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 
 /datum/reagent/paint_remover/reaction_turf(turf/T, volume)
 	if(istype(T) && T.icon != initial(T.icon))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food.dm b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food.dm
index ded1b90b106f..f4b2213904d2 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	possible_transfer_amounts = null
 	volume = 50 //Sets the default container amount for all food items.
 	flags_atom = CAN_BE_SYRINGED
-	var/filling_color = "#FFFFFF" //Used by sandwiches.
+	var/filling_color = COLOR_WHITE //Used by sandwiches.
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
index 076a4f77cf01..4d1c82764fb6 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
@@ -569,7 +569,7 @@
 	name = "Boiled egg"
 	desc = "A hard-boiled egg."
 	icon_state = "egg"
-	filling_color = "#FFFFFF"
+	filling_color = COLOR_WHITE
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/snacks/boiledegg/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -865,7 +865,7 @@
 	name = "Clown Burger"
 	desc = "This tastes funny..."
 	icon_state = "clownburger"
-	filling_color = "#FF00FF"
+	filling_color = COLOR_MAGENTA
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/snacks/clownburger/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -881,7 +881,7 @@
 	name = "Mime Burger"
 	desc = "Its taste defies language."
 	icon_state = "mimeburger"
-	filling_color = "#FFFFFF"
+	filling_color = COLOR_WHITE
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/snacks/mimeburger/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -1368,7 +1368,7 @@
 	name = "Tomato soup"
 	desc = "Smells like copper"
 	icon_state = "tomatosoup"
-	filling_color = "#FF0000"
+	filling_color = COLOR_RED
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/snacks/bloodsoup/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -2128,7 +2128,7 @@
 	desc = "A tasty dessert that won't make it through a metal detector."
 	icon_state = "gappletart"
 	trash = /obj/item/trash/plate
-	filling_color = "#FFFF00"
+	filling_color = COLOR_YELLOW
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/snacks/appletart/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown.dm b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown.dm
index 32423c121b61..4c988f18ac7c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown.dm
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 	name = "cherries"
 	desc = "Great for toppings!"
 	icon_state = "cherry"
-	filling_color = "#FF0000"
+	filling_color = COLOR_RED
 	gender = PLURAL
 	plantname = "cherry"
 
@@ -357,7 +357,7 @@
 	name = "chili"
 	desc = "It's spicy! Wait... IT'S BURNING ME!!"
 	icon_state = "chilipepper"
-	filling_color = "#FF0000"
+	filling_color = COLOR_RED
 	plantname = "chili"
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/snacks/grown/eggplant
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@
 	name = "tomato"
 	desc = "I say to-mah-to, you say tom-mae-to."
 	icon_state = "tomato"
-	filling_color = "#FF0000"
+	filling_color = COLOR_RED
 	potency = 10
 	plantname = "tomato"
 
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@
 	desc = "I say to-mah-to, you say tom-mae-to... OH GOD IT'S EATING MY LEGS!!"
 	icon_state = "killertomato"
 	potency = 10
-	filling_color = "#FF0000"
+	filling_color = COLOR_RED
 	potency = 30
 	plantname = "killertomato"
 
@@ -414,7 +414,7 @@
 	desc = "So bloody...so...very...bloody....AHHHH!!!!"
 	icon_state = "bloodtomato"
 	potency = 10
-	filling_color = "#FF0000"
+	filling_color = COLOR_RED
 	plantname = "bloodtomato"
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/snacks/grown/bloodtomato/launch_impact(atom/hit_atom)
@@ -502,7 +502,7 @@
 	desc = "<I>Amanita Muscaria</I>: Learn poisonous mushrooms by heart. Only pick mushrooms you know."
 	icon_state = "amanita"
 	potency = 10
-	filling_color = "#FF0000"
+	filling_color = COLOR_RED
 	plantname = "amanita"
 
 /obj/item/reagent_container/food/snacks/grown/mushroom/angel
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/cable_coil.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/cable_coil.dm
index e846979c00b4..077cb801c90d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/cable_coil.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/cable_coil.dm
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/proc/updateicon()
 	if (!color)
-		color = pick(COLOR_RED, COLOR_BLUE, COLOR_GREEN, COLOR_ORANGE, COLOR_WHITE, COLOR_PINK, COLOR_YELLOW, COLOR_CYAN)
+		color = pick(COLOR_RED, COLOR_BLUE, COLOR_GREEN, COLOR_ORANGE, COLOR_WHITE, COLOR_MAGENTA, COLOR_YELLOW, COLOR_CYAN)
 	if(amount == 1)
 		icon_state = "coil1"
 		name = "cable piece"
@@ -298,11 +298,11 @@
 	color = "#a8c1dd"
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/white
-	color = "#FFFFFF"
+	color = COLOR_WHITE
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/random/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
-	color = pick(COLOR_RED, COLOR_BLUE, COLOR_GREEN, COLOR_WHITE, COLOR_PINK, COLOR_YELLOW, COLOR_CYAN)
+	color = pick(COLOR_RED, COLOR_BLUE, COLOR_GREEN, COLOR_WHITE, COLOR_MAGENTA, COLOR_YELLOW, COLOR_CYAN)
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/attack(mob/M as mob, mob/user as mob)
 	if(ishuman(M))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys/crayons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys/crayons.dm
index c02b59289fa1..c8dc85b95a1a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys/crayons.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys/crayons.dm
@@ -37,21 +37,21 @@
 /obj/item/toy/crayon/mime
 	icon_state = "crayonmime"
 	desc = "A very sad-looking crayon."
-	crayon_color = "#FFFFFF"
-	shadeColour = "#000000"
+	crayon_color = COLOR_WHITE
+	shadeColour = COLOR_BLACK
 	colourName = "mime"
 	uses = 0
 
 /obj/item/toy/crayon/mime/attack_self(mob/living/user) //inversion
 	..()
 
-	if(crayon_color != "#FFFFFF" && shadeColour != "#000000")
-		crayon_color = "#FFFFFF"
-		shadeColour = "#000000"
+	if(crayon_color != COLOR_WHITE && shadeColour != COLOR_BLACK)
+		crayon_color = COLOR_WHITE
+		shadeColour = COLOR_BLACK
 		to_chat(user, "You will now draw in white and black with this crayon.")
 	else
-		crayon_color = "#000000"
-		shadeColour = "#FFFFFF"
+		crayon_color = COLOR_BLACK
+		shadeColour = COLOR_WHITE
 		to_chat(user, "You will now draw in black and white with this crayon.")
 
 /obj/item/toy/crayon/rainbow
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/largecrate.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/largecrate.dm
index e9e3a9a7b5d6..39a659c5f397 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/largecrate.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/largecrate.dm
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(rbarrel_color_list, list(COLOR_SILVER,
 	COLOR_MODERATE_BLUE,
 	COLOR_PURPLE,
 	COLOR_STRONG_VIOLET,
-	COLOR_BEIGE,
+	LIGHT_BEIGE,
 	COLOR_DARK_MODERATE_ORANGE,
 	COLOR_BROWN,
 	COLOR_DARK_BROWN))
diff --git a/code/modules/animations/animation_library.dm b/code/modules/animations/animation_library.dm
index d4fd8feeaf24..f153338487cd 100644
--- a/code/modules/animations/animation_library.dm
+++ b/code/modules/animations/animation_library.dm
@@ -47,22 +47,22 @@ Instead of being uniform, it starts out a littler slower, goes fast in the middl
 	animate(A, alpha = 175, pixel_x = 0, pixel_y = 0, pixel_z = 0, time = 3)
 
 //Flashes a color, then goes back to regular.
-/proc/animation_flash_color(atom/A, flash_color = "#FF0000", speed = 3) //Flashes red on default.
+/proc/animation_flash_color(atom/A, flash_color = COLOR_RED, speed = 3) //Flashes red on default.
 	var/oldcolor = A.color
 	animate(A, color = flash_color, time = speed, flags = ANIMATION_PARALLEL)
 	animate(color = oldcolor, time = speed)
 
 /* fuck this, only halloween uses this -spookydonut
 //Gives it a spooky overlay and animation. Same as above, mostly, only adds a cool overlay effect.
-/proc/animation_horror_flick(atom/A, flash_color = "#000000", speed = 4)
+/proc/animation_horror_flick(atom/A, flash_color = COLOR_BLACK, speed = 4)
 	animate(A, color = flash_color, time = speed)
-	animate(color = "#FFFFFF", time = speed)
+	animate(color = COLOR_WHITE, time = speed)
 	var/image/I = image('icons/mob/mob.dmi',A,"spook")
 	I.flick_overlay(A,7)
 
 /proc/animation_blood_spatter(atom/A, flash_color = "#8A0707", speed = 4)
 	animate(A, color = flash_color, time = speed)
-	animate(color = "#FFFFFF", time = speed)
+	animate(color = COLOR_WHITE, time = speed)
 	var/image/I = image('icons/mob/mob.dmi',A,"blood_spatter")
 	if(prob(50))
 		I.transform = matrix(rand(0,45), MATRIX_ROTATE)
@@ -91,13 +91,13 @@ Instead of being uniform, it starts out a littler slower, goes fast in the middl
 /proc/animation_teleport_quick_in(atom/A, speed = 10)
 	A.transform = matrix(0, 4, MATRIX_SCALE)
 	A.alpha = 0 //Start with transparency, just in case.
-	animate(A, alpha = 255, transform = null, color = "#FFFFFF", time = speed, easing = BACK_EASING)
+	animate(A, alpha = 255, transform = null, color = COLOR_WHITE, time = speed, easing = BACK_EASING)
 
 /*A magical teleport animation, for when the person is transported with some magic. Good for Halloween type events.
 Can look good elsewhere as well.*/
 /*proc/animation_teleport_magic_out(atom/A, speed = 6)
 	animate(A, transform = matrix(1.5, 0, MATRIX_SCALE), time = speed, easing = BACK_EASING)
-	animate(transform = matrix(0, 4, MATRIX_SCALE) * matrix(0, 6, MATRIX_TRANSLATE), color = "#FFFF00", time = speed, alpha = 100, easing = BOUNCE_EASING|EASE_IN)
+	animate(transform = matrix(0, 4, MATRIX_SCALE) * matrix(0, 6, MATRIX_TRANSLATE), color = COLOR_YELLOW, time = speed, alpha = 100, easing = BOUNCE_EASING|EASE_IN)
 	animate(alpha = 0, time = speed)
 	var/image/I = image('icons/effects/effects.dmi',A,"sparkle")
 	I.flick_overlay(A,9)
@@ -106,8 +106,8 @@ Can look good elsewhere as well.*/
 /proc/animation_teleport_magic_in(atom/A, speed = 6)
 	A.transform = matrix(0,3.5, MATRIX_SCALE)
 	A.alpha = 0
-	animate(A, alpha = 255, color = "#FFFF00", time = speed, easing = BACK_EASING)
-	animate(transform = matrix(1.5, 0, MATRIX_SCALE), color = "#FFFFFF", time = speed, easing = CIRCULAR_EASING|EASE_OUT)
+	animate(A, alpha = 255, color = COLOR_YELLOW, time = speed, easing = BACK_EASING)
+	animate(transform = matrix(1.5, 0, MATRIX_SCALE), color = COLOR_WHITE, time = speed, easing = CIRCULAR_EASING|EASE_OUT)
 	animate(transform = null, time = speed-1)
 	var/image/I = image('icons/effects/effects.dmi',A,"sparkle")
 	I.flick_overlay(A,10)
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ Can look good elsewhere as well.*/
 //A spooky teleport for evil dolls, horrors, and whatever else. Halloween type stuff.
 /proc/animation_teleport_spooky_out(atom/A, speed = 6, sleep_duration = 0)
 	animate(A, transform = matrix() * 1.5, color = "#551a8b", time = speed, easing = BACK_EASING)
-	animate(transform = matrix() * 0.2, alpha = 100, color = "#000000", time = speed, easing = BACK_EASING)
+	animate(transform = matrix() * 0.2, alpha = 100, color = COLOR_BLACK, time = speed, easing = BACK_EASING)
 	animate(alpha = 0, time = speed)
 	var/image/I = image('icons/effects/effects.dmi',A,"spooky")
 	I.flick_overlay(A,9,RESET_COLOR|RESET_ALPHA|TILE_BOUND)
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ Can look good elsewhere as well.*/
 	A.transform *= 1.2
 	A.alpha = 0
 	animate(A, alpha = 255, color = "#551a8b", time = speed)
-	animate(transform = null, color = "#FFFFFF", time = speed, easing = QUAD_EASING|EASE_OUT)
+	animate(transform = null, color = COLOR_WHITE, time = speed, easing = QUAD_EASING|EASE_OUT)
 	var/image/I = image('icons/effects/effects.dmi',A,"spooky")
 	I.flick_overlay(A,10)*/
 
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ Can look good elsewhere as well.*/
 	A.mouse_opacity = MOUSE_OPACITY_TRANSPARENT //We don't want them to click this while the animation is still playing.
 	A.density = FALSE //So it doesn't block anything.
 	var/i = 1 + (0.1 * rand(1,5))
-	animate(A, transform = matrix() * i, color = "#808080", time = speed, easing = SINE_EASING)
+	animate(A, transform = matrix() * i, color = COLOR_GRAY, time = speed, easing = SINE_EASING)
 	animate(alpha = 0, time = speed)
 	return speed
 
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ Can look good elsewhere as well.*/
 	animate(alpha = 100, matrix(rand(45,90) * pick(1,-1), MATRIX_ROTATE), time = speed)
 	animate(pixel_x = x_o+rand(-x_n, x_n), pixel_y = y_o+rand(-y_n, y_n), time = speed, easing = ELASTIC_EASING|EASE_IN)
 	animate(pixel_x = x_o, pixel_y = y_o, time = speed, easing = CIRCULAR_EASING|EASE_OUT)
-	animate(alpha = 0, color = "#808080", time = speed)
+	animate(alpha = 0, color = COLOR_GRAY, time = speed)
 	var/image/I = image('icons/effects/effects.dmi',A,"red_particles")
 	I.flick_overlay(A,25)
 	return speed*9*/
diff --git a/code/modules/cm_tech/tech_tiers.dm b/code/modules/cm_tech/tech_tiers.dm
index 498c267afa05..b2d2c0a08de3 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_tech/tech_tiers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_tech/tech_tiers.dm
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
 
 	var/flags = NO_FLAGS
 
-	var/disabled_color = "#FFFFFF"
-	var/color = "#FFFFFF"
+	var/disabled_color = COLOR_WHITE
+	var/color = COLOR_WHITE
 	var/max_techs = INFINITE_TECHS // Infinite
 
 	var/list/turf/tier_turfs
@@ -19,22 +19,22 @@
 /datum/tier/free
 	name = "Initial Tier"
 	tier = 0
-	color = "#000000"
-	disabled_color = "#000000"
+	color = COLOR_BLACK
+	disabled_color = COLOR_BLACK
 
 	flags = TIER_FLAG_TRANSITORY
 
 /datum/tier/one
 	name = "Tier 1"
 	tier = 1
-	color = "#00FF00"
+	color = COLOR_GREEN
 	disabled_color = "#007d00"
 
 /datum/tier/one_transition_two
 	name = "Tier 1 to Tier 2 transition"
 	tier = 1
-	color = "#000000"
-	disabled_color = "#000000"
+	color = COLOR_BLACK
+	disabled_color = COLOR_BLACK
 
 	flags = TIER_FLAG_TRANSITORY
 /datum/tier/two
@@ -47,27 +47,27 @@
 /datum/tier/two_transition_three
 	name = "Tier 2 to Tier 3 transition"
 	tier = 2
-	color = "#000000"
-	disabled_color = "#000000"
+	color = COLOR_BLACK
+	disabled_color = COLOR_BLACK
 
 	flags = TIER_FLAG_TRANSITORY
 /datum/tier/three
 	name = "Tier 3"
 	tier = 3
-	color = "#FF0000"
+	color = COLOR_RED
 	disabled_color = "#7d0000"
 
 /datum/tier/three_transition_four
 	name = "Tier 3 to Tier 4 transition"
 	tier = 3
-	color = "#000000"
-	disabled_color = "#000000"
+	color = COLOR_BLACK
+	disabled_color = COLOR_BLACK
 
 	flags = TIER_FLAG_TRANSITORY
 /datum/tier/four
 	name = "Tier 4"
 	tier = 4
-	color = "#FF00FF"
+	color = COLOR_MAGENTA
 	disabled_color = "#7d007d"
 
 	max_techs = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_ship.dm b/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_ship.dm
index b5ef13f35b2b..0b6a3b4b1ed7 100644
--- a/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_ship.dm
+++ b/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_ship.dm
@@ -624,7 +624,7 @@
 	minimum_age = 27
 	skills = /datum/skills/auxiliary_officer
 
-	minimap_icon = list("cic" = MINIMAP_ICON_COLOR_SILVER)
+	minimap_icon = list("cic" = COLOR_SILVER)
 	minimap_background = MINIMAP_ICON_BACKGROUND_CIC
 
 /datum/equipment_preset/uscm_ship/auxiliary_officer/New()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
index 77f33b999924..d116aa741d2f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@
 	if(gloves && !skipgloves)
 		msg += "[t_He] [t_has] [gloves.get_examine_line(user)] [gloves.get_examine_location(src, user, WEAR_HANDS, t_He, t_his, t_him, t_has, t_is)].\n"
 	else if(hands_blood_color)
-		msg += SPAN_WARNING("[t_He] [t_has] [(hands_blood_color != "#030303") ? "blood" : "oil"]-stained hands!\n")
+		msg += SPAN_WARNING("[t_He] [t_has] [(hands_blood_color != COLOR_OIL) ? "blood" : "oil"]-stained hands!\n")
 
 	//belt
 	if(belt)
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
 	if(shoes && !skipshoes)
 		msg += "[t_He] [t_is] wearing [shoes.get_examine_line(user)] [shoes.get_examine_location(src, user, WEAR_FEET, t_He, t_his, t_him, t_has, t_is)].\n"
 	else if(feet_blood_color)
-		msg += SPAN_WARNING("[t_He] [t_has] [(feet_blood_color != "#030303") ? "blood" : "oil"]-stained feet!\n")
+		msg += SPAN_WARNING("[t_He] [t_has] [(feet_blood_color != COLOR_OIL) ? "blood" : "oil"]-stained feet!\n")
 
 	//mask
 	if(wear_mask && !skipmask)
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents.dm
index 4e3f3a91449d..c5650ad001a2 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(name2reagent, build_name2reagent())
 	var/overdose_dam = 1//Handeled by heart damage
 	var/spray_warning = FALSE //whether spraying that reagent creates an admin message.
 	//var/list/viruses = list()
-	var/color = "#000000" // rgb: 0, 0, 0 (does not support alpha channels - yet!)
+	var/color = COLOR_BLACK //(does not support alpha channels - yet!)
 	var/datum/weakref/last_source_mob
 	// For explosions
 	var/explosive = FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/alcohol.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/alcohol.dm
index 08beb42fa410..b5db671b626c 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/alcohol.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/alcohol.dm
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@
 	name = "Poison Wine"
 	id = "pwine"
 	description = "Is this even wine? Toxic! Hallucinogenic! Probably consumed in boatloads by your superiors!"
-	color = "#000000" // rgb: 0, 0, 0 SHOCKER
+	color = COLOR_BLACK
 	properties = list(PROPERTY_ALCOHOLIC = 1, PROPERTY_FUELING = 3, PROPERTY_OXIDIZING = 3, PROPERTY_FLOWING = 2)
 	boozepwr = 1
 
@@ -559,7 +559,7 @@
 	name = "Snow White"
 	id = "snowwhite"
 	description = "A cold refreshment"
-	color = "#FFFFFF" // rgb: 255, 255, 255
+	color = COLOR_WHITE
 	properties = list(PROPERTY_ALCOHOLIC = 1.5, PROPERTY_FUELING = 3, PROPERTY_OXIDIZING = 3, PROPERTY_FLOWING = 2)
 	boozepwr = 1.5
 
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/drink.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/drink.dm
index 3a49429d664e..9577f61a3dcd 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/drink.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/drink.dm
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@
 	name = "Cherry Souto"
 	id = "souto_cherry"
 	description = "A cherry flavored soda that's canned in Havanna"
-	color = "#800000"
+	color = COLOR_MAROON
 
 /datum/reagent/drink/souto/lime
 	name = "Lime Souto"
@@ -494,7 +494,7 @@
 	name = "Lemonade"
 	description = "Oh the nostalgia..."
 	id = "lemonade"
-	color = "#FFFF00" // rgb: 255, 255, 0
+	color = COLOR_YELLOW
 
 //*****************************************************************************************************/
 //***************************************Remove When Safe**********************************************/
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/food.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/food.dm
index 0ec3a2250260..2ee2a05bef32 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/food.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/food.dm
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@
 	id = "sodiumchloride"
 	description = "A salt made of sodium chloride. Commonly used to season food."
 	reagent_state = SOLID
-	color = "#FFFFFF" // rgb: 255,255,255
+	color = COLOR_WHITE
 	chemfiresupp = TRUE
 	intensitymod = 0.1
 	burncolor = "#ffff00"
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@
 	id = "sprinkles"
 	description = "Multi-colored little bits of sugar, commonly found on donuts. Loved by cops."
 	nutriment_factor = 1 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
-	color = "#FF00FF" // rgb: 255, 0, 255
+	color = COLOR_MAGENTA
 	properties = list(PROPERTY_NUTRITIOUS = 2)
 	flags = REAGENT_NO_GENERATION
 
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@
 	description = "The most widely consumed staple food on Earth. Rice is the most important grain with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake."
 	reagent_state = SOLID
 	nutriment_factor = 1 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
-	color = "#FFFFFF" // rgb: 0, 0, 0
+	color = COLOR_WHITE
 	properties = list(PROPERTY_NUTRITIOUS = 2)
 
 /datum/reagent/cherryjelly
@@ -304,6 +304,6 @@
 	name = "Honey"
 	id = "honey"
 	description = "Honey is a natural sweet, viscous food substance composed of mainly fructose and glucose."
-	color = "#FFFF00"
+	color = COLOR_YELLOW
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_RARE
 	flags = REAGENT_NO_GENERATION
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/other.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/other.dm
index 45e66c182e6a..2416e9e84fe3 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/other.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/other.dm
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@
 	id = "oxygen"
 	description = "Chemical element of atomic number 8. It is an oxidizing agent that forms oxides with most elements and many other compounds. Dioxygen is used in cellular respiration and is nessesary to sustain organic life."
 	reagent_state = GAS
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	chemfiresupp = TRUE
 	properties = list(PROPERTY_OXIDIZING = 2)
 	intensitymod = 0.75
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@
 	id = "nitrogen"
 	description = "Chemical element of atomic number 7. Liquid nitrogen is commonly used in cryogenics, with its melting point of 63.15 kelvin. Nitrogen is a component of many explosive compounds and fertilizers."
 	reagent_state = GAS
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_BASIC
 
 	custom_metabolism = AMOUNT_PER_TIME(1, 200 SECONDS)
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@
 	id = "hydrogen"
 	description = "Chemical element of atomic number 1. Is the most abundant chemical element in the Universe. Liquid hydrogen was used as one of the first fuel sources for space travel. Very combustible and is used in many chemical reactions."
 	reagent_state = GAS
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	chemfiresupp = TRUE
 	durationmod = -0.5
 	radiusmod = 0.2
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@
 	id = "chlorine"
 	description = "Chemical element of atomic number 17. High concentrations of elemental chlorine is highly reactive and poisonous for all living organisms. Chlorine gas has been used as a chemical warfare agent. Industrially used in the production of disinfectants, medicines, plastics and purification of water."
 	reagent_state = GAS
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	overdose = REAGENTS_OVERDOSE
 	overdose_critical = REAGENTS_OVERDOSE_CRITICAL
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_BASIC
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@
 	id = "fluorine"
 	description = "Chemical element of atomic number 9. It is a very reactive and highly toxic pale yellow gas at standard conditions. Mostly used for medical and dental purposes."
 	reagent_state = GAS
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	overdose = REAGENTS_OVERDOSE
 	overdose_critical = REAGENTS_OVERDOSE_CRITICAL
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_BASIC
@@ -317,7 +317,7 @@
 	id = "sodium"
 	description = "Chemical element of atomic number 11. Pure it is a soft and very reactive metal. Many salt compounds contain sodium, such as sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate. There are more uses for sodium as a salt than as a metal."
 	reagent_state = SOLID
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_BASIC
 
 	custom_metabolism = AMOUNT_PER_TIME(1, 200 SECONDS)
@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@
 	id = "lithium"
 	description = "Chemical element of atomic number 3. Is a soft alkali metal commonly used in the production of batteries. Highly reactive and flammable. Used as an antidepressant and for treating bipolar disorder."
 	reagent_state = SOLID
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	chemfiresupp = TRUE
 	intensitymod = 0.15
 	burncolor = "#ff356f"
@@ -358,7 +358,7 @@
 	id = "sugar"
 	description = "The organic compound commonly known as table sugar and sometimes called saccharose. This white, odorless, crystalline powder has a pleasing, sweet taste. The most simple form of sugar, glucose, is the only form of nutriment for red blood cells as they have no mitocondria. Sugar can therefore be used to improve blood regeneration as a nutriment, although ineffective."
 	reagent_state = SOLID
-	color = "#FFFFFF" // rgb: 255, 255, 255
+	color = COLOR_WHITE
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_BASIC
 	properties = list(PROPERTY_NUTRITIOUS = 1)
 	flags = REAGENT_TYPE_MEDICAL
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@
 	id = "glycerol"
 	description = "Glycerol is a simple polyol compound. Glycerol is sweet-tasting and of low toxicity, often used in medicines and beverages. Used in the production of plastic, nitroglycerin and other explosives."
 	reagent_state = LIQUID
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_RARE
 
 	custom_metabolism = AMOUNT_PER_TIME(1, 200 SECONDS)
@@ -720,8 +720,8 @@
 	id = "napalmgel"
 	description = "Unlike its liquid contemporaries, this gelled variant of napalm is easily extinguished, but shoots far and lingers on the ground in a viscous mess, while reacting with inorganic materials to ignite them."
 	flameshape = FLAMESHAPE_LINE
-	color = "#00ff00"
-	burncolor = "#00ff00"
+	color = COLOR_GREEN
+	burncolor = COLOR_GREEN
 	burn_sprite = "green"
 	properties = list(
 		PROPERTY_INTENSITY = BURN_LEVEL_TIER_2,
@@ -750,8 +750,8 @@
 	id = "napalmb"
 	description = "A special variant of napalm that's unable to cling well to anything, but disperses over a wide area while burning slowly. The composition reacts with inorganic materials to ignite them, causing severe damage."
 	flameshape = FLAMESHAPE_TRIANGLE
-	color = "#00ff00"
-	burncolor = "#00ff00"
+	color = COLOR_GREEN
+	burncolor = COLOR_GREEN
 	burn_sprite = "green"
 	properties = list(
 		PROPERTY_INTENSITY = BURN_LEVEL_TIER_2,
@@ -764,8 +764,8 @@
 	name = "Napalm E"
 	id = "napalme"
 	description = "A sticky combustible liquid chemical that penetrates the best fire retardants."
-	color = "#800080"
-	burncolor = "#800080"
+	color = COLOR_PURPLE
+	burncolor = COLOR_PURPLE
 	burn_sprite = "dynamic"
 	properties = list(
 		PROPERTY_INTENSITY = BURN_LEVEL_TIER_2,
@@ -807,7 +807,7 @@
 	id = "chlorine trifluoride"
 	description = "A highly reactive interhalogen compound capaple of self ignition. A very strong oxidizer and is extremely reactive with most organic and inorganic materials."
 	reagent_state = LIQUID
-	color = "#00FFFF"
+	color = COLOR_CYAN
 	custom_metabolism = 100
 	chemfiresupp = TRUE
 	burncolor = "#ff9300"
@@ -874,7 +874,7 @@
 	id = "nitroglycerin"
 	description = "Nitroglycerin is a heavy, colorless, oily, explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol. Despite being a highly volatile material, it is used for many medical purposes."
 	reagent_state = LIQUID
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	custom_metabolism = AMOUNT_PER_TIME(1, 200 SECONDS)
 	explosive = TRUE
 	power = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/toxin.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/toxin.dm
index 445918ef284d..53ccb53f1748 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/toxin.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry_reagents/toxin.dm
@@ -205,10 +205,10 @@
 	id = "potassium_chloride"
 	description = "A bitter tasting salt that can be used as a spice, but can cause cardiac arrest in larger quantities. It has for this reason been used as a component in lethal injections for many years."
 	reagent_state = SOLID
-	color = "#FFFFFF" // rgb: 255,255,255
+	color = COLOR_WHITE
 	chemfiresupp = TRUE
 	intensitymod = 0.1
-	burncolor = "#800080"
+	burncolor = COLOR_PURPLE
 	burncolormod = 5
 	overdose = 30
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_UNCOMMON
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@
 	id = "potassium_chlorophoride"
 	description = "A specific chemical based on Potassium Chloride used to stop the heart for surgery. Causes instant cardiac arrest. Not safe to eat!"
 	reagent_state = SOLID
-	color = "#FFFFFF" // rgb: 255,255,255
+	color = COLOR_WHITE
 	overdose = 20
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_UNCOMMON
 	properties = list(PROPERTY_RELAXING = 8, PROPERTY_HYPOXEMIC = 4, PROPERTY_TOXIC = 2)
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@
 	name = "Formaldehyde"
 	id = "formaldehyde"
 	description = "Formaldehyde is a toxic organic gas that is mostly used in making resins, polymers and explosives. It is known to be a natural carcinogen."
-	color = "#808080" // rgb: 128, 128, 128
+	color = COLOR_GRAY
 	reagent_state = GAS
 	chemclass = CHEM_CLASS_UNCOMMON
 	properties = list(PROPERTY_TOXIC = 1, PROPERTY_CARCINOGENIC = 1)