What does the cryptic crossword clue "Colour coding's initial test (5)" mean?

The definition is "Colour". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. C (first letter of "coding's") + ORAL (synonym of "test") [first letter: "initial"]; definition: "Colour" The answer is CORAL.

Colour coding's initial test (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28921 | 12 Across | 2022-11-22 flower

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