There was an abundance of color last night at the 59th annual Primetime Emmy awards. And it wasn’t coming just from the red carpet.

Felicity Huffman of “Desperate Housewives” wore fuchsia, and Oscar and Emmy-winner Helen Mirren was in aubergine. “Back to You” star Patricia Heaton opted for a saffron-tinted metallic gown.

Standout designs included “Old Christine” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s orchid-color Narciso Rodriguez gown with pleats at the bust; “Desperate Housewives” actress Eva Longoria’s gold-beaded cropped number by Kaufman Franco, the same designer who created the dress she wore to her July wedding reception; and the bright-white, off-the-shoulder Zac Posen dress worn by Katherine Heigl of “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Ms. Heigl, who last night beat out co-stars Chandra Wilson and Sandra Oh among others for the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama series Emmy, said in a pre-show television interview that her gown, with its mermaid hem, was surprisingly comfortable.

Despite the infusion of colors, there were, as in years past, plenty of celebrities in basic black. Among them was “The Closer” star Kyra Sedgwick, who wore an Oscar de la Renta silk faille top with feathered peplum, paired with a matching embroidered organza skirt. Also in black was Rachel Griffiths of “Brothers and Sisters” who wore vintage, strapless Chanel gown with an asymmetrical hemline. “My Name Is Earl” cast member Jaime Pressly, the winner in the “Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series” category, wore a sparkly, loose-fitting couture gown by St. John.

Silhouettes were, generally, classic, and reminiscent of old-Hollywood glamour — and there were few fashion missteps.

A makeup artist who was working backstage during the award ceremony, Napoleon Perdis, said many of the stars were wearing either nude or bright red lipstick, luminous blush — and “strong lashes, fake lashes.” “Television personalities are really working that golden Hollywood angle,” Mr. Perdis said.

Below is a partial list of recipients of the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards, held last night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Winners were chosen by members of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:
Jeremy Piven, “Entourage,” HBO

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
Terry O’Quinn, “Lost,” ABC

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Jaime Pressly, “My Name Is Earl,” NBC

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Thomas Haden Church, “Broken Trail,” AMC

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Katherine Heigl, “Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Night With Conan O’Brien, NBC

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Robert Duvall, “Broken Trail,” AMC

Outstanding Miniseries
“Broken Trail,” AMC

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Alan Taylor, “The Sopranos,” HBO

Outstanding Writing For a Drama Series
David Chase, “The Sopranos,” HBO

Outstanding Variety Music or Comedy Series
“The Daily Show,” Comedy Central

Outstanding Variety, Musical, or Comedy Special
Tony Bennett, “An American Classic,” NBC

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
Judy Davis, “The Starter Wife, USA

Outstanding Made for Television Movie
“Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee,” HBO

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
Helen Mirren, “Prime Suspect: The Final Act,” PBS