Multiple choice general knowledge

What colour derives from the Latin root word meaning shade?

  1. Prussian Blue

  2. Grey

  3. Amber

  4. Vermilion Red

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'amber' derives from the Arabic 'anbar' referring to fossilized resin used as a dye or gemstone, which relates to shading/covering. The other colors don't have this etymological connection - Prussian Blue is named after a region, Grey is from Old English, and Vermilion Red comes from a worm pigment.