Anagramming Colours Trivia Quiz

Answer:

The fifteen colour shades that I have included in this quiz can be divided into major colour groupings:

Purple/violet:

- Amethyst (eat myths) is a deep, elegant purple with cool bluish undertones, reminiscent of the gemstone of the same name
- Lavender (elder van) is a gentle, pale purple that takes its name from the delicate lavender flower
- Magenta (ant game) is a fusion of red and blue, making a vivid pinkish-purple
- Periwinkle (win ripe elk) is delicate mix of blue and violet, producing a cool, pastel-like softness.

Blue:

- Navy blue (buy navel) is a deep, classic blue that suggests sophistication and the night sky.
- Sapphire (has piper) is the same rich, luxurious blue colour as the gem that inspired it.
- Turquoise (quite sour) is a blue-green shade that recalls tropical seas (and the gemstone of the same name).

Green:

- Chartreuse (true arches) is a bright, zesty yellow-green that's name came from the Grande Chartreuse monastery in the French Alps, describing the colour of the liqueur made there.
- Emerald (dam reel) is another gem-inspired colour, a vivid green that conveys luxury and the lushness of nature.
- Forest Green (enter forges) is a strong, natural green that reflects the depth and density of woodland foliage.

Red/orange:

- Hot pink (hip knot) is a high-energy pink with intense vibrancy.
- Tangerine (entire nag) is a lively orange with a hint of red, bursting with the warmth and zest of the citrus fruit after which it is named.
- Vermilion (vile minor) is a fiery red-orange that radiates warmth, energy, and bold intensity.

Brown:

- Burnt umber (numb tub err) is a warm, dark brown with a reddish cast, evoking the richness of natural earth pigments.
- Chocolate (cache tool) is a smooth, rich brown that mirrors the colour of cocoa or decadent chocolate treats.

The incorrect choices were all Canadian cities... associated with the white of winter, if anything:

Edmonton (not demon)
Fredericton (cone drifter)
Saskatoon (not as oaks)
Vancouver (nova curve)
Winnipeg (pine wing)