Are the colors common nouns

Answer 1

The word 'color' (or UK colour) is both a verb and a noun.

The noun 'color' is a common noun; a general word for the property possessed by an object that determines the way the object reflects light; a word for any color of any kind.

A proper noun is the name of title of a specific person, place or thing; for example, Live Color Nail Enamel or "The Color Purple", a novel by Alice Walker made into a movie in 1985.

Example functions of the word 'color':

She decided to color her hair for the audition. (verb)

We should paint this room in a lighter color. (noun)

Answer 2

No, the nouns for colors are common nouns, general words for the pigmentation of something that is a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing; for example:

• Elijah Blue Allman, American musician
• Red Hook, NY 12571
• Green Giant vegetables
• "Yellow Submarine" by The Beatles

Answer 3

The words for colors are common nouns unless used for the name of someone or something specific, such as Judge Joe Brown, the Blue Ridge Mountains, or the book, 'Red Badge of Courage'.

Answer 4

Yes, a word for a color is a noun.

A word for a color also functions as an adjective.

Examples:
Noun: My favorite color is red.
Adjective: That's why I chose the red car.

Answer 5

Yes, the words for colors are common nouns; general words for any of that color anywhere; for example:

• The blue is very nice but I like the purplebest.
• The sunset turned the sky a bright red.

A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing; for example the movie 'The Color Purple' or Red Rose Tea.

Note: The words for colors are adjectives when used to describe a noun; for example: The blue dress is nice but I like the purple one best.