diff --git a/code/game/machinery/suit_storage_unit.dm b/code/game/machinery/suit_storage_unit.dm
index 940ec0f104..e6686f532e 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/suit_storage_unit.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/suit_storage_unit.dm
@@ -987,7 +987,6 @@
 				helmet.name = "engineering voidsuit helmet"
 				helmet.icon_state = "rig0-engineering"
 				helmet.item_state = "eng_helm"
-				helmet.item_color = "engineering"
 			if(suit)
 				suit.name = "engineering voidsuit"
 				suit.icon_state = "rig-engineering"
@@ -997,7 +996,6 @@
 				helmet.name = "mining voidsuit helmet"
 				helmet.icon_state = "rig0-mining"
 				helmet.item_state = "mining_helm"
-				helmet.item_color = "mining"
 			if(suit)
 				suit.name = "mining voidsuit"
 				suit.icon_state = "rig-mining"
@@ -1007,7 +1005,6 @@
 				helmet.name = "medical voidsuit helmet"
 				helmet.icon_state = "rig0-medical"
 				helmet.item_state = "medical_helm"
-				helmet.item_color = "medical"
 			if(suit)
 				suit.name = "medical voidsuit"
 				suit.icon_state = "rig-medical"
@@ -1017,7 +1014,6 @@
 				helmet.name = "security voidsuit helmet"
 				helmet.icon_state = "rig0-sec"
 				helmet.item_state = "sec_helm"
-				helmet.item_color = "sec"
 			if(suit)
 				suit.name = "security voidsuit"
 				suit.icon_state = "rig-sec"
@@ -1027,7 +1023,6 @@
 				helmet.name = "atmospherics voidsuit helmet"
 				helmet.icon_state = "rig0-atmos"
 				helmet.item_state = "atmos_helm"
-				helmet.item_color = "atmos"
 			if(suit)
 				suit.name = "atmospherics voidsuit"
 				suit.icon_state = "rig-atmos"
@@ -1037,7 +1032,6 @@
 				helmet.name = "blood-red voidsuit helmet"
 				helmet.icon_state = "rig0-syndie"
 				helmet.item_state = "syndie_helm"
-				helmet.item_color = "syndie"
 			if(suit)
 				suit.name = "blood-red voidsuit"
 				suit.item_state = "syndie_voidsuit"
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/washing_machine.dm b/code/game/machinery/washing_machine.dm
index ad433d12e2..9e1e91935d 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/washing_machine.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/washing_machine.dm
@@ -52,127 +52,6 @@
 		WL.amount = HH.amount
 		del(HH)
 
-
-	if(crayon)
-		var/wash_color
-		if(istype(crayon,/obj/item/toy/crayon))
-			var/obj/item/toy/crayon/CR = crayon
-			wash_color = CR.colourName
-		else if(istype(crayon,/obj/item/weapon/stamp))
-			var/obj/item/weapon/stamp/ST = crayon
-			wash_color = ST.item_color
-
-		if(wash_color)
-			var/new_jumpsuit_icon_state = ""
-			var/new_jumpsuit_item_state = ""
-			var/new_jumpsuit_name = ""
-			var/new_glove_icon_state = ""
-			var/new_glove_item_state = ""
-			var/new_glove_name = ""
-			var/new_shoe_icon_state = ""
-			var/new_shoe_name = ""
-			var/new_sheet_icon_state = ""
-			var/new_sheet_name = ""
-			var/new_softcap_icon_state = ""
-			var/new_softcap_name = ""
-			var/new_desc = "The colors are a bit dodgy."
-			for(var/T in typesof(/obj/item/clothing/under))
-				var/obj/item/clothing/under/J = new T
-				//world << "DEBUG: [color] == [J.color]"
-				if(wash_color == J.item_color)
-					new_jumpsuit_icon_state = J.icon_state
-					new_jumpsuit_item_state = J.item_state
-					new_jumpsuit_name = J.name
-					del(J)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! [new_icon_state] and [new_item_state]"
-					break
-				del(J)
-			for(var/T in typesof(/obj/item/clothing/gloves))
-				var/obj/item/clothing/gloves/G = new T
-				//world << "DEBUG: [color] == [J.color]"
-				if(wash_color == G.item_color)
-					new_glove_icon_state = G.icon_state
-					new_glove_item_state = G.item_state
-					new_glove_name = G.name
-					del(G)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! [new_icon_state] and [new_item_state]"
-					break
-				del(G)
-			for(var/T in typesof(/obj/item/clothing/shoes))
-				var/obj/item/clothing/shoes/S = new T
-				//world << "DEBUG: [color] == [J.color]"
-				if(wash_color == S.item_color)
-					new_shoe_icon_state = S.icon_state
-					new_shoe_name = S.name
-					del(S)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! [new_icon_state] and [new_item_state]"
-					break
-				del(S)
-			for(var/T in typesof(/obj/item/weapon/bedsheet))
-				var/obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/B = new T
-				//world << "DEBUG: [color] == [J.color]"
-				if(wash_color == B.item_color)
-					new_sheet_icon_state = B.icon_state
-					new_sheet_name = B.name
-					del(B)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! [new_icon_state] and [new_item_state]"
-					break
-				del(B)
-			for(var/T in typesof(/obj/item/clothing/head/soft))
-				var/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/H = new T
-				//world << "DEBUG: [color] == [J.color]"
-				if(wash_color == H.item_color)
-					new_softcap_icon_state = H.icon_state
-					new_softcap_name = H.name
-					del(H)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! [new_icon_state] and [new_item_state]"
-					break
-				del(H)
-			if(new_jumpsuit_icon_state && new_jumpsuit_item_state && new_jumpsuit_name)
-				for(var/obj/item/clothing/under/J in contents)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! FOUND IT!"
-					J.item_state = new_jumpsuit_item_state
-					J.icon_state = new_jumpsuit_icon_state
-					J.item_color = wash_color
-					J.name = new_jumpsuit_name
-					J.desc = new_desc
-			if(new_glove_icon_state && new_glove_item_state && new_glove_name)
-				for(var/obj/item/clothing/gloves/G in contents)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! FOUND IT!"
-					G.item_state = new_glove_item_state
-					G.icon_state = new_glove_icon_state
-					G.item_color = wash_color
-					G.name = new_glove_name
-					G.desc = new_desc
-			if(new_shoe_icon_state && new_shoe_name)
-				for(var/obj/item/clothing/shoes/S in contents)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! FOUND IT!"
-					if (istype(S,/obj/item/clothing/shoes/orange))
-						var/obj/item/clothing/shoes/orange/L = S
-						if (L.chained)
-							L.remove_cuffs()
-					S.icon_state = new_shoe_icon_state
-					S.item_color = wash_color
-					S.name = new_shoe_name
-					S.desc = new_desc
-			if(new_sheet_icon_state && new_sheet_name)
-				for(var/obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/B in contents)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! FOUND IT!"
-					B.icon_state = new_sheet_icon_state
-					B.item_color = wash_color
-					B.name = new_sheet_name
-					B.desc = new_desc
-			if(new_softcap_icon_state && new_softcap_name)
-				for(var/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/H in contents)
-					//world << "DEBUG: YUP! FOUND IT!"
-					H.icon_state = new_softcap_icon_state
-					H.item_color = wash_color
-					H.name = new_softcap_name
-					H.desc = new_desc
-		del(crayon)
-		crayon = null
-
-
 	if( locate(/mob,contents) )
 		state = 7
 		gibs_ready = 1
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index 87ab21e610..77181a1eb6 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
 
 	//Since any item can now be a piece of clothing, this has to be put here so all items share it.
 	var/flags_inv //This flag is used to determine when items in someone's inventory cover others. IE helmets making it so you can't see glasses, etc.
-	var/item_color = null
 	var/body_parts_covered = 0 //see setup.dm for appropriate bit flags
 	//var/heat_transfer_coefficient = 1 //0 prevents all transfers, 1 is invisible
 	var/gas_transfer_coefficient = 1 // for leaking gas from turf to mask and vice-versa (for masks right now, but at some point, i'd like to include space helmets)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant.dm
index 50b4135dd7..d0add791f9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	var/implanted = null
 	var/mob/imp_in = null
 	var/obj/item/organ/external/part = null
-	item_color = "b"
+	var/implant_color = "b"
 	var/allow_reagents = 0
 	var/malfunction = 0
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantcase.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantcase.dm
index 48aea7a5e1..8d731e0bbe 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantcase.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantcase.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/implantcase/proc/update()
 	if (src.imp)
-		src.icon_state = text("implantcase-[]", src.imp.item_color)
+		src.icon_state = text("implantcase-[]", src.imp.implant_color)
 	else
 		src.icon_state = "implantcase-0"
 	return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantfreedom.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantfreedom.dm
index d32ae9d8ba..5131961060 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantfreedom.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantfreedom.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/implant/freedom
 	name = "freedom implant"
 	desc = "Use this to escape from those evil Red Shirts."
-	item_color = "r"
+	implant_color = "r"
 	var/activation_emote = "chuckle"
 	var/uses = 1.0
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm
index f04be5d33a..631b6895f9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm
@@ -113,6 +113,7 @@
 	origin_tech = "magnets=3;syndicate=4"
 	sharp = 1
 	edge = 1
+	var/blade_color
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/dropped(var/mob/user)
 	..()
@@ -120,26 +121,26 @@
 		deactivate(user)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/New()
-	item_color = pick("red","blue","green","purple")
+	blade_color = pick("red","blue","green","purple")
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/green/New()
-	item_color = "green"
+	blade_color = "green"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/red/New()
-	item_color = "red"
+	blade_color = "red"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/blue/New()
-	item_color = "blue"
+	blade_color = "blue"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/purple/New()
-	item_color = "purple"
+	blade_color = "purple"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/activate(mob/living/user)
 	if(!active)
 		user << "<span class='notice'>\The [src] is now energised.</span>"
 	..()
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
-	icon_state = "sword[item_color]"
+	icon_state = "sword[blade_color]"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/deactivate(mob/living/user)
 	if(active)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/bedsheet_bin.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/bedsheet_bin.dm
index d838d41e5b..64f1f9925b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/bedsheet_bin.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/bedsheet_bin.dm
@@ -15,8 +15,6 @@ LINEN BINS
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 2
 	w_class = 2.0
-	item_color = "white"
-
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	user.drop_item()
@@ -30,67 +28,51 @@ LINEN BINS
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/blue
 	icon_state = "sheetblue"
-	item_color = "blue"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/green
 	icon_state = "sheetgreen"
-	item_color = "green"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/orange
 	icon_state = "sheetorange"
-	item_color = "orange"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/purple
 	icon_state = "sheetpurple"
-	item_color = "purple"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/rainbow
 	icon_state = "sheetrainbow"
-	item_color = "rainbow"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/red
 	icon_state = "sheetred"
-	item_color = "red"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/yellow
 	icon_state = "sheetyellow"
-	item_color = "yellow"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/mime
 	icon_state = "sheetmime"
-	item_color = "mime"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/clown
 	icon_state = "sheetclown"
-	item_color = "clown"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/captain
 	icon_state = "sheetcaptain"
-	item_color = "captain"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/rd
 	icon_state = "sheetrd"
-	item_color = "director"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/medical
 	icon_state = "sheetmedical"
-	item_color = "medical"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/hos
 	icon_state = "sheethos"
-	item_color = "hosred"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/hop
 	icon_state = "sheethop"
-	item_color = "hop"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/ce
 	icon_state = "sheetce"
-	item_color = "chief"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/bedsheet/brown
 	icon_state = "sheetbrown"
-	item_color = "brown"
 
 
 /obj/structure/bedsheetbin
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/topic.dm b/code/modules/admin/topic.dm
index 8f943ccb6c..95c3cab734 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/topic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/topic.dm
@@ -2216,7 +2216,6 @@
 				for(var/obj/item/clothing/under/W in world)
 					W.icon_state = "schoolgirl"
 					W.item_state = "w_suit"
-					W.item_color = "schoolgirl"
 				message_admins("[key_name_admin(usr)] activated Japanese Animes mode")
 				world << sound('sound/AI/animes.ogg')
 			if("paintball")
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index 55cf4b2ce0..45f8ce8fb3 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -408,6 +408,7 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 	var/displays_id = 1
 	var/rolled_down = -1 //0 = unrolled, 1 = rolled, -1 = cannot be toggled
 	sprite_sheets = list("Vox" = 'icons/mob/species/vox/uniform.dmi')
+	var/item_color //temporary until item_state override is implemented
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/New()
 	//autodetect rollability
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/boxing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/boxing.dm
index 02a34b4192..2ad12aa2bf 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/boxing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/boxing.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,3 @@
 	desc = "These look pretty fancy."
 	icon_state = "latex"
 	item_state = "lgloves"
-	item_color="mime"
-
-	redcoat
-		item_color = "redcoat"		//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from white gloves in any way.
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
index 7b840471e4..f7e7ad4ca7 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 	name = "captain's gloves"
 	icon_state = "captain"
 	item_state = "egloves"
-	item_color = "captain"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/cyborg
 	desc = "beep boop borp"
@@ -44,7 +43,6 @@
 	item_state = "lgloves"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1.0 //thin latex gloves, much more conductive than fabric gloves (basically a capacitor for AC)
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.01
-	item_color="white"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/botanic_leather
 	desc = "These leather work gloves protect against thorns, barbs, prickles, spikes and other harmful objects of floral origin."
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
index 436f714053..16a6adda67 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
 	item_state = "hardhat0_yellow"
 	brightness_on = 4 //luminosity when on
 	light_overlay = "hardhat_light"
-	item_color = "yellow" //Determines used sprites: hardhat[on]_[color] and hardhat[on]_[color]2 (lying down sprite)
 	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 5, laser = 20,energy = 10, bomb = 20, bio = 10, rad = 20)
 	flags_inv = 0
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.9
@@ -13,12 +12,10 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat/orange
 	icon_state = "hardhat0_orange"
 	item_state = "hardhat0_orange"
-	item_color = "orange"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat/red
 	icon_state = "hardhat0_red"
 	item_state = "hardhat0_red"
-	item_color = "red"
 	name = "firefighter helmet"
 	flags = STOPPRESSUREDAMAGE
 	heat_protection = HEAD
@@ -27,7 +24,6 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat/white
 	icon_state = "hardhat0_white"
 	item_state = "hardhat0_white"
-	item_color = "white"
 	flags = STOPPRESSUREDAMAGE
 	heat_protection = HEAD
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_HELMET_MAX_HEAT_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
@@ -35,4 +31,3 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat/dblue
 	icon_state = "hardhat0_dblue"
 	item_state = "hardhat0_dblue"
-	item_color = "dblue"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm
index 5eb7e0c65b..47308280bb 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm
@@ -122,7 +122,6 @@
 	desc = "A jack o' lantern! Believed to ward off evil spirits."
 	icon_state = "hardhat0_pumpkin"//Could stand to be renamed
 	item_state = "hardhat0_pumpkin"
-	item_color = "pumpkin"
 	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES | HEADCOVERSMOUTH | BLOCKHAIR
 	flags_inv = HIDEMASK|HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES|HIDEFACE
 	body_parts_covered = HEAD|EYES
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm
index 1deff69402..d41a4598a4 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm
@@ -1,16 +1,15 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft
 	name = "cargo cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteless yellow color."
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless yellow color."
 	icon_state = "cargosoft"
 	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES
 	item_state = "helmet"
-	item_color = "cargo"
 	var/flipped = 0
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.9
 	body_parts_covered = 0
 
 	dropped()
-		src.icon_state = "[item_color]soft"
+		src.icon_state = initial(icon_state)
 		src.flipped=0
 		..()
 
@@ -21,10 +20,10 @@
 		if(usr.canmove && !usr.stat && !usr.restrained())
 			src.flipped = !src.flipped
 			if(src.flipped)
-				icon_state = "[item_color]soft_flipped"
+				icon_state = "[icon_state]_flipped"
 				usr << "You flip the hat backwards."
 			else
-				icon_state = "[item_color]soft"
+				src.icon_state = initial(icon_state)
 				usr << "You flip the hat back in normal position."
 			update_clothing_icon()	//so our mob-overlays update
 
@@ -32,64 +31,53 @@
 	name = "red cap"
 	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteless red color."
 	icon_state = "redsoft"
-	item_color = "red"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/blue
 	name = "blue cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteless blue color."
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless blue color."
 	icon_state = "bluesoft"
-	item_color = "blue"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/green
 	name = "green cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteless green color."
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless green color."
 	icon_state = "greensoft"
-	item_color = "green"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow
 	name = "yellow cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteless yellow color."
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless yellow color."
 	icon_state = "yellowsoft"
-	item_color = "yellow"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/grey
 	name = "grey cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteful grey color."
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteful grey color."
 	icon_state = "greysoft"
-	item_color = "grey"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/orange
 	name = "orange cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteless orange color."
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless orange color."
 	icon_state = "orangesoft"
-	item_color = "orange"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/mime
 	name = "white cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteless white color."
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless white color."
 	icon_state = "mimesoft"
-	item_color = "mime"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/purple
 	name = "purple cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteless purple color."
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless purple color."
 	icon_state = "purplesoft"
-	item_color = "purple"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/rainbow
 	name = "rainbow cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a bright rainbow of colors."
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a bright rainbow of colors."
 	icon_state = "rainbowsoft"
-	item_color = "rainbow"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec
 	name = "security cap"
-	desc = "It's baseball hat in tasteful red color."
+	desc = "It's a field cap in tasteful red color."
 	icon_state = "secsoft"
-	item_color = "sec"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec/corp
 	name = "corporate security cap"
-	desc = "It's baseball hat in corporate colors."
+	desc = "It's field cap in corporate colors."
 	icon_state = "corpsoft"
-	item_color = "corp"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/colour.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/colour.dm
index e20bea4cc7..089f66376f 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/colour.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/colour.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/black
 	name = "black shoes"
 	icon_state = "black"
-	item_color = "black"
 	desc = "A pair of black shoes."
 
 	cold_protection = FEET
@@ -9,81 +8,54 @@
 	heat_protection = FEET
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = SHOE_MAX_HEAT_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
 
-	redcoat
-		item_color = "redcoat"	//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from black shoes in any way.
-
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/brown
 	name = "brown shoes"
 	desc = "A pair of brown shoes."
 	icon_state = "brown"
-	item_color = "brown"
-
-	captain
-		item_color = "captain"	//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from brown shoes in any way.
-	hop
-		item_color = "hop"		//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from brown shoes in any way.
-	ce
-		item_color = "chief"		//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from brown shoes in any way.
-	rd
-		item_color = "director"	//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from brown shoes in any way.
-	cmo
-		item_color = "medical"	//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from brown shoes in any way.
-	cmo
-		item_color = "cargo"		//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from brown shoes in any way.
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/blue
 	name = "blue shoes"
 	icon_state = "blue"
-	item_color = "blue"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/green
 	name = "green shoes"
 	icon_state = "green"
-	item_color = "green"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/yellow
 	name = "yellow shoes"
 	icon_state = "yellow"
-	item_color = "yellow"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/purple
 	name = "purple shoes"
 	icon_state = "purple"
-	item_color = "purple"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/brown
 	name = "brown shoes"
 	icon_state = "brown"
-	item_color = "brown"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/red
 	name = "red shoes"
 	desc = "Stylish red shoes."
 	icon_state = "red"
-	item_color = "red"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/white
 	name = "white shoes"
 	icon_state = "white"
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.01
-	item_color = "white"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/leather
 	name = "leather shoes"
 	desc = "A sturdy pair of leather shoes."
 	icon_state = "leather"
-	item_color = "leather"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/rainbow
 	name = "rainbow shoes"
 	desc = "Very gay shoes."
 	icon_state = "rain_bow"
-	item_color = "rainbow"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/orange
 	name = "orange shoes"
 	icon_state = "orange"
-	item_color = "orange"
 	var/obj/item/weapon/handcuffs/chained = null
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/orange/proc/attach_cuffs(var/obj/item/weapon/handcuffs/cuffs, mob/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
index c30424111b..616d13e858 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/mime
 	name = "mime shoes"
 	icon_state = "mime"
-	item_color = "mime"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/swat
 	name = "\improper SWAT shoes"
@@ -68,7 +67,6 @@
 	icon_state = "clown"
 	item_state = "clown_shoes"
 	slowdown = SHOES_SLOWDOWN+1
-	item_color = "clown"
 	force = 0
 	var/footstep = 1	//used for squeeks whilst walking
 	species_restricted = null
@@ -88,7 +86,6 @@
 	desc = "Nanotrasen-issue Security combat boots for combat scenarios or combat situations. All combat, all the time."
 	icon_state = "jackboots"
 	item_state = "jackboots"
-	item_color = "hosred"
 	force = 3
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.7
 
@@ -97,7 +94,6 @@
 	desc = "A pair of boots worn by the followers of Nar-Sie."
 	icon_state = "cult"
 	item_state = "cult"
-	item_color = "cult"
 	force = 2
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.7
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm
index 23ba1d0c55..a50c4bf12f 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm
@@ -9,12 +9,10 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/skrell/white
 	icon_state = "skrell_helmet_white"
 	item_state = "skrell_helmet_white"
-	item_color = "skrell_helmet_white"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/skrell/black
 	icon_state = "skrell_helmet_black"
 	item_state = "skrell_helmet_black"
-	item_color = "skrell_helmet_black"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/skrell
 	name = "Skrellian voidsuit"
@@ -28,12 +26,10 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/skrell/white
 	icon_state = "skrell_suit_white"
 	item_state = "skrell_suit_white"
-	item_color = "skrell_suit_white"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/skrell/black
 	icon_state = "skrell_suit_black"
 	item_state = "skrell_suit_black"
-	item_color = "skrell_suit_black"
 
 // Vox space gear (vaccuum suit, low pressure armour)
 // Can't be equipped by any other species due to bone structure and vox cybernetics.
@@ -112,7 +108,6 @@
 	name = "alien clothing"
 	desc = "This doesn't look very comfortable."
 	icon_state = "vox-casual-1"
-	item_color = "vox-casual-1"
 	item_state = "vox-casual-1"
 	body_parts_covered = LEGS
 
@@ -120,7 +115,6 @@
 	name = "alien robes"
 	desc = "Weird and flowing!"
 	icon_state = "vox-casual-2"
-	item_color = "vox-casual-2"
 	item_state = "vox-casual-2"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/yellow/vox
@@ -130,7 +124,6 @@
 	item_state = "gloves-vox"
 	siemens_coefficient = 0
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.05
-	item_color = "gloves-vox"
 	species_restricted = list("Vox")
 	sprite_sheets = list("Vox" = 'icons/mob/species/vox/gloves.dmi')
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/vox
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/merc.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/merc.dm
index 907ad044fd..0d2ea51ad2 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/merc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/merc.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@
 	desc = "An advanced helmet designed for work in special operations. Property of Gorlex Marauders."
 	icon_state = "rig0-syndie"
 	item_state = "syndie_helm"
-	item_color = "syndie"
 	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 30,energy = 15, bomb = 35, bio = 100, rad = 60)
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.6
 	species_restricted = list("exclude","Unathi","Tajara","Skrell","Vox", "Xenomorph", "Xenomorph Drone", "Xenomorph Hunter", "Xenomorph Sentinel", "Xenomorph Queen")
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/station.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/station.dm
index f4ef7cb8f8..b7477e2f0e 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/station.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/station.dm
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@
 	desc = "A special helmet designed for work in a hazardous, low pressure environment. Has reinforced plating."
 	icon_state = "rig0-mining"
 	item_state = "mining_helm"
-	item_color = "mining"
 	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 5, laser = 20,energy = 5, bomb = 55, bio = 100, rad = 20)
 	light_overlay = "helmet_light_dual"
 
@@ -39,7 +38,6 @@
 	desc = "A special helmet designed for work in a hazardous, low pressure environment. Has minor radiation shielding."
 	icon_state = "rig0-medical"
 	item_state = "medical_helm"
-	item_color = "medical"
 	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 5, laser = 20,energy = 5, bomb = 25, bio = 100, rad = 50)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/void/medical
@@ -56,7 +54,6 @@
 	desc = "A special helmet designed for work in a hazardous, low pressure environment. Has an additional layer of armor."
 	icon_state = "rig0-sec"
 	item_state = "sec_helm"
-	item_color = "sec"
 	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 10, laser = 30, energy = 5, bomb = 45, bio = 100, rad = 10)
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.7
 	light_overlay = "helmet_light_dual"
@@ -76,7 +73,6 @@
 	name = "atmospherics voidsuit helmet"
 	icon_state = "rig0-atmos"
 	item_state = "atmos_helm"
-	item_color = "atmos"
 	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 5, laser = 20,energy = 5, bomb = 35, bio = 100, rad = 50)
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_HELMET_MAX_HEAT_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
 	light_overlay = "helmet_light_dual"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/wizard.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/wizard.dm
index 56863356f4..2fc0c76dbd 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/wizard.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/wizard.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@
 	desc = "A bizarre gem-encrusted helmet that radiates magical energies."
 	icon_state = "rig0-wiz"
 	item_state = "wiz_helm"
-	item_color = "wiz"
 	unacidable = 1 //No longer shall our kind be foiled by lone chemists with spray bottles!
 	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 20, laser = 20,energy = 20, bomb = 35, bio = 100, rad = 60)
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.7
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
index bcca81141c..fb9d27f7a5 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -237,21 +237,18 @@
 	name = "pink swimsuit"
 	desc = "A rather skimpy pink swimsuit."
 	icon_state = "stripper_p_under"
-	item_color = "stripper_p"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/stripper/stripper_green
 	name = "green swimsuit"
 	desc = "A rather skimpy green swimsuit."
 	icon_state = "stripper_g_under"
-	item_color = "stripper_g"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/stripper/stripper_pink
 	name = "pink skimpy dress"
 	desc = "A rather skimpy pink dress."
 	icon_state = "stripper_p_over"
-	item_state = "stripper_p"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/stripper/stripper_green
@@ -265,7 +262,6 @@
 	name = "the mankini"
 	desc = "No honest man would wear this abomination"
 	icon_state = "mankini"
-	item_color = "mankini"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/xenos
@@ -285,35 +281,30 @@
 	name = "black swimsuit"
 	desc = "An oldfashioned black swimsuit."
 	icon_state = "swim_black"
-	item_color = "swim_black"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/swimsuit/blue
 	name = "blue swimsuit"
 	desc = "An oldfashioned blue swimsuit."
 	icon_state = "swim_blue"
-	item_color = "swim_blue"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/swimsuit/purple
 	name = "purple swimsuit"
 	desc = "An oldfashioned purple swimsuit."
 	icon_state = "swim_purp"
-	item_color = "swim_purp"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/swimsuit/green
 	name = "green swimsuit"
 	desc = "An oldfashioned green swimsuit."
 	icon_state = "swim_green"
-	item_color = "swim_green"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/swimsuit/red
 	name = "red swimsuit"
 	desc = "An oldfashioned red swimsuit."
 	icon_state = "swim_red"
-	item_color = "swim_red"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/poncho
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
index f606c84670..8ce02ec8e5 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
@@ -4,16 +4,16 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/clothing/ties.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bluetie"
 	item_state = ""	//no inhands
-	item_color = "bluetie"
 	slot_flags = SLOT_TIE
 	w_class = 2.0
 	var/slot = "decor"
 	var/obj/item/clothing/under/has_suit = null		//the suit the tie may be attached to
 	var/image/inv_overlay = null	//overlay used when attached to clothing.
+	var/overlay_state = null
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/New()
 	..()
-	inv_overlay = image("icon" = 'icons/obj/clothing/ties_overlay.dmi', "icon_state" = "[item_color? "[item_color]" : "[icon_state]"]")
+	inv_overlay = image("icon" = 'icons/obj/clothing/ties_overlay.dmi', "icon_state" = "[overlay_state? "[overlay_state]" : "[icon_state]"]")
 
 //when user attached an accessory to S
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/proc/on_attached(obj/item/clothing/under/S, mob/user as mob)
@@ -47,24 +47,20 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/blue
 	name = "blue tie"
 	icon_state = "bluetie"
-	item_color = "bluetie"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/red
 	name = "red tie"
 	icon_state = "redtie"
-	item_color = "redtie"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/horrible
 	name = "horrible tie"
 	desc = "A neosilk clip-on tie. This one is disgusting."
 	icon_state = "horribletie"
-	item_color = "horribletie"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/stethoscope
 	name = "stethoscope"
 	desc = "An outdated medical apparatus for listening to the sounds of the human body. It also makes you look like you know what you're doing."
 	icon_state = "stethoscope"
-	item_color = "stethoscope"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/stethoscope/attack(mob/living/carbon/human/M, mob/living/user)
 	if(ishuman(M) && isliving(user))
@@ -105,7 +101,6 @@
 	name = "bronze medal"
 	desc = "A bronze medal."
 	icon_state = "bronze"
-	item_color = "bronze"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/conduct
 	name = "distinguished conduct medal"
@@ -124,7 +119,6 @@
 	name = "silver medal"
 	desc = "A silver medal."
 	icon_state = "silver"
-	item_color = "silver"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/silver/valor
 	name = "medal of valor"
@@ -138,7 +132,6 @@
 	name = "gold medal"
 	desc = "A prestigious golden medal."
 	icon_state = "gold"
-	item_color = "gold"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/gold/captain
 	name = "medal of captaincy"
@@ -158,7 +151,6 @@
 	name = "holobadge"
 	desc = "This glowing blue badge marks the holder as THE LAW."
 	icon_state = "holobadge"
-	item_color = "holobadge"
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT | SLOT_TIE
 
 	var/emagged = 0 //Emagging removes Sec check.
@@ -166,7 +158,6 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/holobadge/cord
 	icon_state = "holobadge-cord"
-	item_color = "holobadge-cord"
 	slot_flags = SLOT_MASK | SLOT_TIE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/holobadge/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armband.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armband.dm
index 67d0208b6d..9aa2ec2b70 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armband.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/armband.dm
@@ -2,41 +2,34 @@
 	name = "red armband"
 	desc = "A fancy red armband!"
 	icon_state = "red"
-	item_color = "red"
 	slot = "armband"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/cargo
 	name = "cargo armband"
 	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is brown."
 	icon_state = "cargo"
-	item_color = "cargo"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/engine
 	name = "engineering armband"
 	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is orange with a reflective strip!"
 	icon_state = "engie"
-	item_color = "engie"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/science
 	name = "science armband"
 	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is purple."
 	icon_state = "rnd"
-	item_color = "rnd"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/hydro
 	name = "hydroponics armband"
 	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is green and blue."
 	icon_state = "hydro"
-	item_color = "hydro"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/med
 	name = "medical armband"
 	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is white."
 	icon_state = "med"
-	item_color = "med"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/armband/medgreen
 	name = "EMT armband"
 	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is white and green."
 	icon_state = "medgreen"
-	item_color = "medgreen"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm
index f02ae38a5a..51ce02a7ed 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 	name = "shoulder holster"
 	desc = "A handgun holster."
 	icon_state = "holster"
-	item_color = "holster"
 	slot = "utility"
 	var/obj/item/holstered = null
 
@@ -108,16 +107,14 @@
 	name = "armpit holster"
 	desc = "A worn-out handgun holster. Perfect for concealed carry"
 	icon_state = "holster"
-	item_color = "holster"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/waist
 	name = "waist holster"
 	desc = "A handgun holster. Made of expensive leather."
 	icon_state = "holster"
-	item_color = "holster_low"
+	overlay_state = "holster_low"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/hip
 	name = "hip holster"
 	desc = "A handgun holster slung low on the hip, draw pardner!"
 	icon_state = "holster_hip"
-	item_color = "holster_hip"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/storage.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/storage.dm
index 6c6c683b27..7f13449d16 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/storage.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/storage.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 	name = "load bearing equipment"
 	desc = "Used to hold things when you don't have enough hands."
 	icon_state = "webbing"
-	item_color = "webbing"
 	slot = "utility"
 	var/slots = 3
 	var/obj/item/weapon/storage/internal/hold
@@ -51,27 +50,23 @@
 	name = "webbing"
 	desc = "Sturdy mess of synthcotton belts and buckles, ready to share your burden."
 	icon_state = "webbing"
-	item_color = "webbing"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/storage/black_vest
 	name = "black webbing vest"
 	desc = "Robust black synthcotton vest with lots of pockets to hold whatever you need, but cannot hold in hands."
 	icon_state = "vest_black"
-	item_color = "vest_black"
 	slots = 5
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/storage/brown_vest
 	name = "brown webbing vest"
 	desc = "Worn brownish synthcotton vest with lots of pockets to unload your hands."
 	icon_state = "vest_brown"
-	item_color = "vest_brown"
 	slots = 5
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/storage/knifeharness
 	name = "decorated harness"
 	desc = "A heavily decorated harness of sinew and leather with two knife-loops."
 	icon_state = "unathiharness2"
-	item_color = "unathiharness2"
 	slots = 2
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/storage/knifeharness/New()
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/chameleon.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/chameleon.dm
index 01bea29b2e..bfef111a3a 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/chameleon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/chameleon.dm
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 	if(!picked || !clothing_choices[picked])
 		return
 	var/newtype = clothing_choices[picked]
-	var/obj/item/clothing/A = new newtype
+	var/obj/item/clothing/under/A = new newtype
 
 	desc = null
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.90
@@ -58,7 +58,6 @@
 	name = "grey cap"
 	icon_state = "greysoft"
 	item_state = "greysoft"
-	item_color = "grey"
 	desc = "It looks like a plain hat, but upon closer inspection, there's an advanced holographic array installed inside. It seems to have a small dial inside."
 	origin_tech = "syndicate=3"
 	body_parts_covered = 0
@@ -76,7 +75,6 @@
 	name = "grey cap"
 	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteful grey colour."
 	icon_state = "greysoft"
-	item_color = "grey"
 	update_icon()
 	update_clothing_icon()
 
@@ -98,7 +96,6 @@
 	name = A.name
 	icon_state = A.icon_state
 	item_state = A.item_state
-	item_color = A.item_color
 	flags_inv = A.flags_inv
 	body_parts_covered = A.body_parts_covered
 	update_clothing_icon()	//so our overlays update.
@@ -128,7 +125,6 @@
 	name = "armor"
 	desc = "An armored vest that protects against some damage."
 	icon_state = "armor"
-	item_color = "armor"
 	update_icon()
 	update_clothing_icon()
 
@@ -150,7 +146,6 @@
 	name = A.name
 	icon_state = A.icon_state
 	item_state = A.item_state
-	item_color = A.item_color
 	flags_inv = A.flags_inv
 	body_parts_covered = A.body_parts_covered
 	update_clothing_icon()	//so our overlays update.
@@ -162,7 +157,6 @@
 	name = "black shoes"
 	icon_state = "black"
 	item_state = "black"
-	item_color = "black"
 	desc = "They're comfy black shoes, with clever cloaking technology built in. It seems to have a small dial on the back of each shoe."
 	origin_tech = "syndicate=3"
 	var/list/clothing_choices = list()
@@ -180,7 +174,6 @@
 	desc = "A pair of black shoes."
 	icon_state = "black"
 	item_state = "black"
-	item_color = "black"
 	update_icon()
 	update_clothing_icon()
 
@@ -202,7 +195,6 @@
 	name = A.name
 	icon_state = A.icon_state
 	item_state = A.item_state
-	item_color = A.item_color
 	update_clothing_icon()	//so our overlays update.
 
 //**********************
@@ -252,7 +244,6 @@
 	name = A.name
 	icon_state = A.icon_state
 	item_state = A.item_state
-	item_color = A.item_color
 
 	//so our overlays update.
 	if (ismob(src.loc))
@@ -267,7 +258,6 @@
 	name = "black gloves"
 	icon_state = "black"
 	item_state = "bgloves"
-	item_color = "brown"
 	desc = "It looks like a pair of gloves, but it seems to have a small dial inside."
 	origin_tech = "syndicate=3"
 	var/list/clothing_choices = list()
@@ -284,7 +274,6 @@
 	name = "black gloves"
 	desc = "It looks like a pair of gloves, but it seems to have a small dial inside."
 	icon_state = "black"
-	item_color = "brown"
 	update_icon()
 	update_clothing_icon()
 
@@ -306,7 +295,6 @@
 	name = A.name
 	icon_state = A.icon_state
 	item_state = A.item_state
-	item_color = A.item_color
 	flags_inv = A.flags_inv
 	update_clothing_icon()	//so our overlays update.
 
diff --git a/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm b/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm
index 13d1a59d5e..228e33e575 100644
--- a/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm
@@ -119,7 +119,6 @@
    desc = "A medical apparatus intended to ease in listening to the sounds of the human body. This one looks cleaner and sparklier than the rest. There is a small silver plaque attached to the tubing, with the words 'Lucy Kemmerer' engraved on it."
    icon_state = "lucystethos"
    item_state = "lucystethos"
-   item_color ="lucystethos"
    icon = 'icons/obj/custom_items.dmi'
 
 /obj/item/weapon/pen/fluff/multi //spaceman96: Trenna Seber
@@ -167,7 +166,6 @@
 	desc = "A faded badge, backed with leather, that reads 'NT Security Force' across the front. It bears the emblem of the Forensic division."
 	icon_state = "ana_badge"
 	item_state = "ana_badge"
-	item_color = "ana_badge"
 
 /obj/item/fluff/ana_issek_2/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	if(isliving(user))
@@ -544,7 +542,6 @@
 		desc = kit.new_helmet_desc
 		icon_state = kit.helmet_icon
 		item_state = kit.helmet_icon
-		item_color = kit.helmet_color
 
 		if(kit.new_light_overlay)
 			light_overlay = kit.new_light_overlay
@@ -652,9 +649,8 @@
 	desc = "Reinforced sterile gloves custom tailored to comfortably accommodate Tajaran claws."
 	icon_state = "latex"
 	item_state = "lgloves"
-	siemens_coefficient = 0.30
+	siemens_coefficient = 1.00
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.01
-	item_color="white"
 	species_restricted = list("exclude","Unathi")
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/fluff/walter_brooks_1 //botanistpower: Walter Brooks
@@ -663,7 +659,6 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "walter_brooks_1"
 	item_state = "bluegloves"
-	item_color="blue"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/fluff/chal_appara_1 //furlucis: Chal Appara
 	name = "Left Black Glove"
@@ -886,7 +881,6 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "leatherjack"
 	item_state = "leatherjack"
-	item_color = "leatherjack"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/fluff/deus_blueshield //deusdactyl
 	name = "blue shield security armor"
@@ -1130,7 +1124,6 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "parker_eliza_arms"
 	item_state = "parker_eliza_arms"
-	item_color = "parker_eliza_arms"
 
 
 ////////////// Accessories /////
@@ -1143,7 +1136,6 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "radi_pendant"
 	item_state = "radi_pendant"
-	item_color = "radi_pendant"
 	w_class = 2.0
 
 //////////// Masks ////////////
@@ -1195,7 +1187,6 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "altair_locket"
 	item_state = "altair_locket"
-	item_color = "altair_locket"
 	slot_flags = 0
 	w_class = 2
 	slot_flags = SLOT_MASK | SLOT_TIE
@@ -1208,7 +1199,6 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "konaahirano"
 	item_state = "konaahirano"
-	item_color = "konaahirano"
 	slot_flags = 0
 	w_class = 2
 	slot_flags = SLOT_MASK | SLOT_TIE
@@ -1326,7 +1316,6 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "retpolcoat"
 	item_state = "retpolcoat"
-	item_color = "retpolcoat"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/det_hat/fluff/retpolcap
 	name = "retired colony patrolman's cap"
diff --git a/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects.dm b/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects.dm
index 7200711b60..4de99e7624 100644
--- a/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects.dm
+++ b/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects.dm
@@ -203,6 +203,7 @@
 	w_class = 2.0
 	flags = NOSHIELD | NOBLOODY
 	var/active = 0
+	var/item_color
 
 /obj/item/weapon/holo/esword/green
 	New()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/update_icons.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/update_icons.dm
index dbc78f513c..4d6f1e2a7d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/update_icons.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/update_icons.dm
@@ -457,7 +457,7 @@ var/global/list/damage_icon_parts = list()
 /mob/living/carbon/human/update_inv_w_uniform(var/update_icons=1)
 	if(w_uniform && istype(w_uniform, /obj/item/clothing/under) )
 		w_uniform.screen_loc = ui_iclothing
-		var/t_color = w_uniform.item_color
+		var/t_color = w_uniform:item_color
 		if(!t_color)		t_color = icon_state
 		var/image/standing	= image("icon_state" = "[t_color]_s")
 
@@ -475,9 +475,8 @@ var/global/list/damage_icon_parts = list()
 
 		if(w_uniform:accessories.len)	//WE CHECKED THE TYPE ABOVE. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE FINE.
 			for(var/obj/item/clothing/accessory/A in w_uniform:accessories)
-				var/tie_color = A.item_color
-				if(!tie_color) tie_color = A.icon_state
-				standing.overlays	+= image("icon" = 'icons/mob/ties.dmi', "icon_state" = "[tie_color]")
+				var/accessory_state = A.overlay_state? A.overlay_state : A.icon_state
+				standing.overlays	+= image("icon" = 'icons/mob/ties.dmi', "icon_state" = "[accessory_state]")
 
 		overlays_standing[UNIFORM_LAYER]	= standing
 	else
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/stamps.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/stamps.dm
index f2767ca0e8..c200ff86cc 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/stamps.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/stamps.dm
@@ -9,59 +9,48 @@
 	throw_speed = 7
 	throw_range = 15
 	matter = list("metal" = 60)
-	item_color = "cargo"
 	pressure_resistance = 2
 	attack_verb = list("stamped")
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/captain
 	name = "captain's rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-cap"
-	item_color = "captain"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/hop
 	name = "head of personnel's rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-hop"
-	item_color = "hop"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/hos
 	name = "head of security's rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-hos"
-	item_color = "hosred"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/ce
 	name = "chief engineer's rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-ce"
-	item_color = "chief"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd
 	name = "research director's rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-rd"
-	item_color = "director"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/cmo
 	name = "chief medical officer's rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-cmo"
-	item_color = "cmo"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/denied
 	name = "\improper DENIED rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-deny"
-	item_color = "redcoat"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/clown
 	name = "clown's rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-clown"
-	item_color = "clown"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/internalaffairs
 	name = "internal affairs rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-intaff"
-	item_color = "intaff"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/centcomm
 	name = "centcomm rubber stamp"
 	icon_state = "stamp-cent"
-	item_color = "centcomm"
 
 // Syndicate stamp to forge documents.
 /obj/item/weapon/stamp/chameleon/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
@@ -85,4 +74,3 @@
 		if(chosen_stamp)
 			name = chosen_stamp.name
 			icon_state = chosen_stamp.icon_state
-			item_color = chosen_stamp.item_color
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/power/cable.dm b/code/modules/power/cable.dm
index f652ebe9ec..072077b816 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cable.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cable.dm
@@ -470,7 +470,6 @@ obj/structure/cable/proc/cableColor(var/colorC)
 	amount = MAXCOIL
 	max_amount = MAXCOIL
 	color = COLOR_RED
-	//item_color = COLOR_RED Use regular "color" var instead. No need to have it duplicate in two vars. Causes confusion.
 	desc = "A coil of power cable."
 	throwforce = 10
 	w_class = 2.0
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
index c8609074b6..914e22b0fe 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
@@ -497,41 +497,32 @@
 
 		usr << "\blue You color \the [src] [clr]"
 		icon_state = "egg-[clr]"
-		item_color = clr
 	else
 		..()
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/blue
 	icon_state = "egg-blue"
-	item_color = "blue"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/green
 	icon_state = "egg-green"
-	item_color = "green"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/mime
 	icon_state = "egg-mime"
-	item_color = "mime"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/orange
 	icon_state = "egg-orange"
-	item_color = "orange"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/purple
 	icon_state = "egg-purple"
-	item_color = "purple"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/rainbow
 	icon_state = "egg-rainbow"
-	item_color = "rainbow"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/red
 	icon_state = "egg-red"
-	item_color = "red"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/yellow
 	icon_state = "egg-yellow"
-	item_color = "yellow"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/friedegg
 	name = "Fried egg"