I knew a girl who had this colour. vs I knew a girl that had this color.

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in the usage of 'who' and 'that'. 'Who' is used to refer to people, while 'that' can refer to both people and things. In this case, since you are talking about a girl, 'who' is more appropriate. However, 'that' is also commonly used in informal speech.

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I knew a girl who had this colour.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. 'Who' is used to refer to people.

This phrase is correct as 'who' is used to refer to people. It is commonly used in English when talking about individuals.

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- I knew a girl who knew this girl, who did vamp blood during Greek Week.
I once knew a girl who lived on Gordon Street.
I once knew a girl who died in a lunatic asylum.
I knew a gorgeous young girl who wanted to act in a big-budget sado-lesbian dream.
I knew a girl blew two computers in one day.
I knew a girl named Annie.
I knew a girl years ago who was addicted to PB&J sandwiches.
I knew a girl whose ballet teacher was this alcoholic.
I knew a girl had a baby like that.
Anime. you know, I knew a girl in high school named Anna May.
I knew a girl like you once.
No, I knew a girl once, in college, quite well.
You know, I knew a girl in college from Montpelier.
I knew a girl in Pineville. We'll get this broke.
I knew a fellow once who came to a lull like this with a girl and...
I once knew a girl who lived on Gordon Street, but that was a long time ago, when I was young.
I knew a girl... [dramatic music] she was the most beautiful little girl I ever knew.
I was in San Francisco once. I knew a girl there.
"I knew a girl that died,"
I knew there was something other than a girl who goes out and kills fish.

Alternatives:

I knew a girl who had this color.
I knew a girl that had this color.
I knew a girl who had this shade.
I knew a girl who liked this color.
I knew a girl who wore this color.

I knew a girl that had this color.

This phrase is correct as well. 'That' can refer to both people and things, although 'who' is more appropriate when referring to people.

'That' can be used to refer to both people and things. It is commonly used in informal speech, although 'who' is more appropriate when referring to people.

Show examples from the web [+]

"I knew a girl that died,"
I knew a girl blew two computers in one day.
I knew a girl named Annie.
I knew a girl years ago who was addicted to PB&J sandwiches.
I knew a girl whose ballet teacher was this alcoholic.
I knew a girl had a baby like that.
I never knew a girl that had so many secrets.
Anime. you know, I knew a girl in high school named Anna May.
I knew a girl like you once.
No, I knew a girl once, in college, quite well.
You know, I knew a girl in college from Montpelier.
I knew a girl in Pineville. We'll get this broke.
I knew a fellow once who came to a lull like this with a girl and...
I knew a girl... [dramatic music] she was the most beautiful little girl I ever knew.
I was in San Francisco once. I knew a girl there.
- I knew a girl who knew this girl, who did vamp blood during Greek Week.
But I knew a girl whose hometown was Kunsan.
"I knew a girl once, but she died."
Sierra doesn't like this color.
I've always really liked this color.

Alternatives:

I knew a girl who had this color.
I knew a girl that had this shade.
I knew a girl that liked this color.
I knew a girl that wore this color.
I knew a girl who had this color.

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I knew a girl who had this colour. vs I knew a girl that had this color.