Are you ready to test your knowledge on all things color? Let’s explore the fascinating world of color trivia with 100 color trivia questions and answers. Learn about the color wheel, white light, hair color, and so much more. These questions will cover a wide range of topics, so there’s something for everyone!
Before diving into the questions, why not challenge yourself with the Color Trivia Quiz on the Party Game Hive YouTube Channel? It’s a fun and interactive way to test your knowledge on all things color-related. Now, without further ado, let’s dive into the world of color trivia!
General Color Trivia
- Q: What are the three primary colors? A: Red, blue, and yellow.
- Q: What are the three secondary colors? A: Green, orange, and purple.
- Q: What are the colors of the rainbow? A: Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
- Q: Which famous scientist is credited with discovering that white light is made up of different colors? A: Isaac Newton.
- Q: What part of the human eye is responsible for color vision? A: The retina, specifically the cone cells.
Color Wheel and Complementary Colors
- Q: What is the color wheel? A: A circular arrangement of colors based on their chromatic relationship.
- Q: What are complementary colors? A: Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
- Q: What is the complementary color of blue? A: Orange.
Hair Color Trivia
- Q: What is the most common hair color in the world? A: Black.
- Q: What is the rarest hair color? A: Red.
Geography and Color
- Q: Which river is famously known as the “Yellow River”? A: The Huang He River in China.
- Q: What U.S. state is nicknamed the “Green Mountain State”? A: Vermont.
- Q: Which U.S. state is known as the “Bluegrass State”? A: Kentucky.
- Q: What is the longest river in the world? A: The Nile River in Africa.
- Q: What is the typical color of emu eggs? A: Dark green.
Color and the Human Body
- Q: What is the most common eye color in humans? A: Brown.
- Q: What percentage of the world’s population has green eyes? A: Approximately 2%.
- Q: What is the most common color of blood in the human body? A: Red.
Animal Trivia Questions
- Q: What color are a zebra’s black stripes? A: Black with a hint of brown.
- Q: What color is a male lion’s mane? A: Golden brown.
- Q: What is the fastest land animal? A: The cheetah.
- Q: What color are killer whales? A: Black and white.
- Q: What is the smartest farm animal? A: The pig.
Color in Culture
- Q: What color is traditionally associated with royalty? A: Purple.
- Q: What color is commonly associated with good luck in Chinese culture? A: Red.
- Q: What color is typically associated with love and romance? A: Red.
- Q: What color is often associated with envy or jealousy? A: Green.
- Q: In many cultures, what color is associated with purity and innocence?A: White.
Flags and Color
- Q: What colors are on the flag of the United States? A: Red, white, and blue.
- Q: What color is the top stripe of the French flag? A: Blue.
- Q: What are the colors of the Olympic rings? A: Blue, yellow, black, green, and red.
- Q: What are the three colors on the Indian national flag? A: Saffron, white, and green.
- Q: What are the two colors on the flag of Japan? A: Red and white.
Movies, Music, and Books
- Q: In the Harry Potter series, what color is the Sorting Hat? A: Brown.
- Q: What color was Elvis Presley’s first Cadillac? A: Pink.
- Q: What color is Superman’s cape? A: Red.
- Q: In the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” what color are Dorothy’s slippers? A: Red.
- Q: What color is the main character’s car in the movie “Christine”? A: Red.
Sports Trivia
- Q: What is the official color of the Boston Red Sox baseball team? A: Red.
- Q: In American football, what team is known as the “Big Blue”? A: The New York Giants.
- Q: What color are the goalposts in a soccer game? A: White.
- Q: What color are the balls used in professional snooker? A: White, yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, and black.
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Color in Science
- Q: What is the science of color called? A: Chromatics or colorimetry.
- Q: What is the first color a baby can see during its early months of life? A: Red.
- Q: What is the term used for the inability to distinguish certain colors? A: Color blindness.
- Q: What causes the sky to appear blue? A: Rayleigh scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere.
- Q: What causes a pink sky at sunrise or sunset? A: The scattering of sunlight by particles in the atmosphere.
Art and Design Color Trivia Questions
- Q: What are the original primary colors used in painting? A: Red, blue, and yellow.
- Q: What color is often used to represent peace and tranquility in art? A: Blue.
- Q: What famous quote is attributed to Pablo Picasso about the color blue?A: “When I don’t have red, I use blue.”
Bonus Points and Fun Facts
- Q: What is the name of a variation of blue that is also a kind of legume?A: Navy blue.
- Q: What color are most daily newspapers printed in?A: Black and white.
- Q: What color do road signs use to indicate road accidents?A: Yellow.
- Q: How many colors are there on a standard Scrabble board?A: Four (pink, red, light blue, and dark blue).
- Q: How many numbers are there on a roulette wheel?A: 37 in European roulette (0 to 36) and 38 in American roulette (0, 00, and 1 to 36).
- Q: What is the main color of the United Nations flag?A: Light blue.
- Q: What color is associated with the celebration of New Year’s Eve in many Western countries?A: Gold.
- Q: What color are the stars on the European Union flag?A: Yellow.
- Q: What is the name of the color that is a variation of blue and also the name of a bird?A: Robin’s egg blue.
- Q: What color was the Black Death named after?A: Black, referring to the dark, swollen lymph nodes (buboes) that were a symptom of the disease.
- Q: What color is a road sign warning of a pedestrian crossing in the United States?A: Yellow.
- Q: What color is typically used to represent a boy in Western culture?A: Blue.
- Q: What color is typically used to represent a girl in Western culture?A: Pink.
- Q: What color is traditionally associated with Santa Claus?A: Red.
- Q: What color is a perfect score in the game of snooker?A: Black.
Color Quiz Questions
- Q: What color is formed by mixing equal amounts of red and blue?A: Purple.
- Q: What color is formed by mixing equal amounts of blue and yellow?A: Green.
- Q: What color is formed by mixing equal amounts of red and yellow?A: Orange.
- Q: What color is formed by mixing equal amounts of red, green, and blue light?A: White.
- Q: What color is formed by mixing equal amounts of cyan, magenta, and yellow pigments?A: Black.
Interesting Facts About Colors
- Q: In Hinduism, what color is associated with the god Krishna?A: Blue.
- Q: What color was the first synthetic dye?A: Purple (mauve).
- Q: In ancient Egypt, what color was associated with mourning?A: Yellow.
- Q: What color are the benches in the British House of Commons?A: Green.
- Q: What color are the benches in the British House of Lords?A: Red.
Picture Quiz and Colors
- Q: What color is the “Mona Lisa” dress?A: Dark green.
- Q: In Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” what color is the swirling sky?A: Shades of blue.
- Q: In Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” what color is the central figure’s face?A: Pale orange.
- Q: In Andy Warhol’s “Marilyn Diptych,” what color is Marilyn Monroe’s hair?A: Yellow.
- Q: In Grant Wood’s “American Gothic,” what color is the woman’s dress?A: Brown.
- Q: What color is a ripe tomato?A: Red.
- Q: What color is the planet Mars often referred to as? A: The Red Planet.
- Q: What color do you get when you mix equal amounts of red and white paint?A: Pink.
- Q: What color are traditional London buses?A: Red.
- Q: What color is the famous “Little Black Dress” often associated with?A: Black.
- Q: What color is the gemstone amethyst?A: Purple.
- Q: What color is the gemstone emerald?A: Green.
- Q: In Greek mythology, which god is often depicted with blue eyes?A: Zeus.
- Q: What color is a polar bear’s skin?A: Black.
- Q: What color is an unripe banana?A: Green
Last 10 Color Trivia Questions
- Q: What color is a typical fire hydrant?A: Red or yellow.
- Q: What color is a common taxi in New York City?A: Yellow.
- Q: What color is the Statue of Liberty due to oxidation?A: Green.
- Q: What color is the Golden Gate Bridge?A: International Orange.
- Q: What color are the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?A: Pink, with brass inlays.
- Q: What color is the official United Nations helmet worn by peacekeeping forces?A: Blue.
- Q: What color is the background of the Hollywood sign?A: White.
- Q: In the classic board game Monopoly, what color are the hotels?A: Red.
- Q: In the classic board game Monopoly, what color are the houses?A: Green.
- Q: What color is the “splash of color” in the phrase “to add a splash of color”?A: Any bright or vibrant color.
Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of our 100 color trivia questions and answers. We hope you’ve enjoyed this colorful journey and learned some interesting facts along the way. Remember to have fun, test your friends and family, and continue exploring the fascinating world of color!