Answer: colour

AnswerCrossword Clue
COLOURShade, in Shropshire
COLOURVivid quality: Brit. sp.
COLOUREnglish complexion
COLOURPink Floyd "Green is the ..."
colourto summon for service in the armed forces
colourto paint, also COLOR
colourcolor
colourto turn pale, as from fear
colourto blush as from embarrassment