Literary Palatte
Across
- 2. A rich yellow-orange spice color often associated with luxury
- 3. Gemstone purple
- 4. Deep red associated with wine or richness
- 6. Light sky blue often used in poetry instead of “blue”
- 9. Money color in U.S. culture
- 11. Dark, dried-blood red tone
- 14. Emotion associated with green (“green with envy”)
- 16. A darkened version of a color, suggesting heat, dryness, or decay
- 19. A warm, earthy reddish-brown color often seen in clay pots or roof tiles
- 20. A muted green often associated with military tones
- 21. Color that blends the calm of blue with the freshness of green
Down
- 1. Greek name that signifies "blonde" or "golden"
- 3. French word for eggplant (purple color)
- 5. Darkened color suggesting shadow or seriousness
- 7. Covered with healthy, growing plants or grass
- 8. Bright citrus color associated with sharpness or energy
- 10. Adjective for dull, dirty green suggesting uncertainty or danger
- 12. "Look at the stars/Look how they shine for you/And everything you do/Yeah, they were all_____"
- 13. Reddish-brown often used in historical or earthy imagery
- 15. Rich gemstone blue suggesting depth and luxury
- 17. A dark serious blue associated with uniforms and authority
- 18. Madness-tinged yellow from The Yellow Wallpaper