Savoy blue is a lighter shade of peacock blue but stronger than periwinkle. Its name comes from the House of Savoy, which ruled Italy from 1861 to 1946. The House of Savoy also led the unification of Italy and, as a consequence, the colour became the national colour of Italy. After 1946 the colour was retained but had its name changed, in that country, to Italian blue.
2. Cobalt
Answer: Tangled Up in Blue
This is a lighter shade of blue and has less intensity than Prussian blue. It is seen as a "cool" colour, set in the medium range. The colour is considered to be soothing and peaceful in spirit and has a close connection to nature.
3. Sapphire
Answer: Tangled Up in Blue
This is a saturated shade of blue that has been named after the gemstone. The colour is synonymous with loyalty and devotion and it invokes a sense of calm and spirituality.
4. Oxford
Answer: Tangled Up in Blue
You may have deduced this from the name, but this is the official colour of the University of Oxford and it is defined as being a very dark azure. "The Blue", as a result, is the name given to a much sought after prize for athletic achievement at the university.
5. Midnight
Answer: Tangled Up in Blue
Midnight blue projects sophistication and it is also linked to royalty. It is a dark shade that is said to resemble the colour of the sky on a moonlit night. It will appear as a deeper blue colour under natural light, however, will seem to be closer to black under artificial light.
6. Poppy
Answer: I See Red
Poppy is another vivid red colour that leans slightly toward being orange. Linked to the red version of the flower, it stands as the symbol for remembrance. In a number of Asian countries it speaks of romance and good fortune.
7. Apple
Answer: I See Red
This is defined by the colour of red apple skin. Whilst it is vivid, its shade is slightly lighter than that of carmine, paler than crimson and duller than pimento.
8. Fire Engine
Answer: I See Red
(In some places this is also known as Fire Truck Red). It is an intensely bright colour that is meant to stand out. Consequently, it is utilized on emergency vehicles in many countries. Another theory for fire engines being painted red stems back to the early 1900s when Henry Ford was only producing vehicles that were black in colour and the red would make fire engines stand out.
9. Carmine
Answer: I See Red
This is a general term that covers a range of twelve shades of dark red that are obtained from natural pigments. The colour is linked with sensuality and passion but, don't get too excited, it is also associated with danger and prohibition.
10. Garnet
Answer: I See Red
This shade occurs mainly in crystals and has a dark and vitreous lustre. It is associated with the heart and blood and, by extension, the force of life. Garnet is also believed to be a balm against melancholy.
11. Kelly
Answer: It's Not Easy Being Green
This is an intense, pure green that identifies with the lush landscapes of Ireland and, as a result, is linked with Saint Patrick's Day. Kelly green is said to represent a sense of health and growth.
12. Emerald
Answer: It's Not Easy Being Green
Emerald is a vivid green that is closely linked to the gem that bears its name. It symbolizes wealth and regality.
13. Forest
Answer: It's Not Easy Being Green
As its name implies, this is a green that is linked to the environment. It also represents freshness and balance and, as such, it is regularly used in designs that advertise or promote the environment.
14. Olive
Answer: It's Not Easy Being Green
This shade is the colour of olives before they ripen. It is a complex yellowish-green and is said to symbolize peace and harmony.
15. Mint
Answer: It's Not Easy Being Green
Colorpsychology.org advises that mint green is associated with freshness and creativity and is said to represent good luck and good health. Little wonder its name is then plastered on toothpaste products. The colour draws its name from the aromatic herb and, like its namesake, is very vibrant.
16. Pear
Answer: Mellow Yellow
This is a pale version of chartreuse and is said to resemble the outer skin of a ripened Anjou or Bartlett pear. It has high brightness and a high saturation.
17. Lemon
Answer: Mellow Yellow
Lemon is a very vivid colour that can vary in shades from fluorescent to creamy. Like the sharp taste of the fruit, whose name it bears, it has the power to produce a striking effect and is often associated with a sense of freshness.
18. Gold
Answer: Mellow Yellow
Golden yellow sits midway between pure yellow and amber on the RGB colour wheel. Along with ultramarine (blue) it is one of the colours of the US Air Force. It is a colour that symbolizes divinity and power, as well as fortune and luxury.
19. Chartreuse
Answer: Mellow Yellow
Another vivid colour, yellow-green in nature, that is said to resemble the colour of the French liqueur of the same name. Interestingly, it is said to combine the optimism of yellow with the vitality of green. As such, it is linked with enthusiasm, happiness and youth.
20. Mustard
Answer: Mellow Yellow
This is a dull colour that is very similar to flax. It is, generally, described as a darker shade of yellow and is said to symbolize creativity. That almost sounds a little like an oxymoron, describing mustard as dull and countering it by associating it with creativity, however, the colour does possess a sort of dichotomy; it is also said to be open minded, yet tight-lipped, kind, yet excessive.
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