Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology What colour derives from the Latin root word meaning shade? Purple Umber Pink Violet Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The color umber derives from the Latin word 'umbra' meaning shadow or shade. Umber is a natural earth pigment named after the Umbria region in Italy where it was originally sourced. Purple comes from 'purpura' and pink has a different etymology.