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Quiz about Brown is the Watchword
Quiz about Brown is the Watchword

Brown is the Watchword Trivia Quiz


The many shades and hues of the color brown vary from the darkest soils to the lightest sands. Which of these colors can definitively be considered a shade of brown?

A collection quiz by trident. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
trident
Time
3 mins
Type
Quiz #
417,668
Updated
Sep 22 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
14 / 15
Plays
589
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: tmc61 (13/15), Guest 205 (9/15), Guest 38 (15/15).
Find the 15 shades of brown.
There are 15 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.
myrtle sand tawny shamrock khaki caramel cinnamon tan taupe mantis honeydew bronze sienna chartreuse malachite umber russet mahogany pistachio teal chocolate chestnut sage sepia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
Answer:

The following are all shades of brown: Tan is a pale, yellowish-brown, often seen in natural leather. Khaki has a muted, earthy brown tone, widely used in military wear. Umber is a dark, rich brown with earthy red undertones. Chestnut is a deep, warm brown with a reddish hue, similar to the glossy shell of chestnuts. Cinnamon brings a spicy, warm brown with a hint of orange, much like the spice. Caramel is a golden-brown shade, reminiscent of melted sugar. Chocolate is a deep, luscious brown, similar to dark chocolate. Mahogany is a rich reddish-brown, often associated with luxury wood.

Sand is a soft, light beige-brown, mimicking the color of fine beach sand. Russet is a reddish-brown that often evokes images of autumn leaves. Taupe is a cool gray-brown, blending warmth and neutrality. Tawny is a golden-brown, similar to the fur of lions. Sienna is an earthy, reddish-brown, often used in artistic pigments. Bronze has a metallic brown sheen with golden highlights. Sepia is a warm, reddish-brown, often linked to old photographs and ink.

All of the incorrect colors were shades of green.
Source: Author trident

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