Blush or rose

COLOR

["Think of a word that describes both the hue of a sunset sky and what an artist mixes on their palette."]

"Blush" and "rose" are both shades of pink, so the clue is hinting at a word that describes them. Instead of naming a specific color, the answer is the general term for what they are—something you’d call any hue. The trick is realizing the clue lists examples rather than asking for a synonym, so "color" fits perfectly. It’s a simple definition-style clue with no wordplay, just a straightforward connection.