No, live atoms themselves do not have intrinsic color. Color is a property associated with the interaction of light with objects, including atoms.
The color we perceive is the result of how atoms or molecules interact with light. When light interacts with matter, it can be absorbed, transmitted, or reflected. The specific wavelengths of light that are absorbed or reflected by a substance determine the colors we see.
Atoms absorb and emit light at specific energy levels, which correspond to specific wavelengths or colors. These energy levels are determined by the electronic structure of the atoms, including the arrangement and energy states of their electrons. When atoms or molecules absorb certain wavelengths of light, they can appear colored because they are selectively absorbing and reflecting specific colors.
However, it's important to note that the colors we associate with substances are not inherent to the atoms themselves but rather the result of their interactions with light. So while atoms themselves do not possess inherent color, they can contribute to the overall color of substances or compounds they are a part of, depending on their electronic structure and how they interact with light.