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The pageantry of colors found in nature is a source of inspiration for art and science. For example, the brilliant blue color of Morpho butterflies has long held the interest of artists and scientists. Our project exploits trees at a nanoscale regime to reproduce the structural colors in nature onto a variety of substrates and 3D objects, spanning from glass, metals, and plastics to wood, paper, and textiles. This greener alternative to traditional coloration and patterning techniques positively impacts our