| Element | Flame colour |
|---|---|
| Lithium | Crimson red |
| Sodium | Intense yellow |
| Potassium | Lilac (violet) |
| Rubidium | Red-violet |
| Cesium | Blue-violet |
| Calcium | Orange-red |
| Strontium | Crimson (scarlet) |
| Barium | Pale green |
| Copper | Blue-green |
| Boron | Bright green |
| Lead | Bluish white |
| Magnesium | Brilliant white |