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Colors and Shapes - Shades of Red

Read this lesson to learn the names of different shades of red in English, such as "garnet red", "carmine", and "ruby".

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barn red
barn red
[Adjective]

of a deep, rich shade of red that is commonly associated with traditional barns

Ex: The farmhouse was painted in a charming barn red color. 
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blood red
blood red
[Adjective]

having a dark, intense shade of red that is reminiscent of the color of blood

Ex: Her favorite lipstick was the blood red one. 
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burgundy
burgundy
[Adjective]

deep red in color

Ex: She wore a stunning burgundy gown to the gala event. 
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candy apple red
candy apple red
[Adjective]

having a bright, vibrant shade of red, often associated with shiny, glossy finishes reminiscent of a candied apple

Ex: Her nail polish was candy apple red. 
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carmine
carmine
[Adjective]

having a rich red color with a slight shade of purple

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chocolate cosmos
chocolate cosmos
[Adjective]

having a rich, dark reddish-brown color, reminiscent of the deep color of cocoa beans

Ex: The antique dresser had a timeless charm with its chocolate cosmos finish. 
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claret
claret
[Adjective]

having a dark purplish-red color

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red
red
[Adjective]

having the color of tomatoes or blood

Ex: He got a cut, and red blood came out. 
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rose ebony
rose ebony
[Adjective]

having a dark, rich shade of red with undertones of black or deep brown

Ex: The antique desk had a polished rose ebony finish. 
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rosy brown
rosy brown
[Adjective]

displaying a warm, muted shade of brown with subtle undertones of pink or rose, evoking a soft, earthy, and slightly blush-like tone

Ex: The bedroom walls were painted with a rosy brown tint. 
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wine
wine
[Adjective]

deep and dark red in color

Ex: The velvet drapes in the theater were a luxurious wine color. 
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alizarin crimson
alizarin crimson
[Adjective]

having a rich, deep red color with blue undertones, reminiscent of the pigment historically derived from the madder plant

Ex: Her favorite blush was in alizarin crimson shade. 
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garnet red
garnet red
[Adjective]

having a deep, dark red color reminiscent of the gemstone garnet, which is known for its rich, wine-red hue

Ex: The velvet curtains in the theater were garnet red. 
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rose
rose
[Adjective]

having a color that is pink, lying between red and magenta on the color spectrum

Ex: She chose a rose ribbon to match the delicate shade of her dress. 
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raspberry-red
raspberry-red
[Adjective]

having a vivid and bright shade of red, resembling the color of ripe raspberries

Ex: The smoothie had a delightful, raspberry-red hue. 
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flaming
flaming
[Adjective]

resembling the intense color of fire

Ex: The sunset painted the sky in flaming hues of orange and red. 
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ruby
ruby
[Adjective]

purplish-red in color

Ex: Her lips were painted a vibrant ruby shade for the special occasion. 
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vermilion
vermilion
[Adjective]

having a brilliant reddish-orange color

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scarlet
scarlet
[Adjective]

having a bright red color

Ex: With a scarlet dress, she captivated the gala attendees as she gracefully entered the room. 
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tomato
tomato
[Adjective]

having a shade of red that is medium light, like the color of a tomato

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coquelicot
coquelicot
[Adjective]

characterized by a vivid red color reminiscent of the bright red petals of the wild poppy flower

Ex: Her coquelicot scarf was a gift from her mother whose favorite color was red. 
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crimson
crimson
[Adjective]

having a rich, dark red color with tints of purple

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chili red
chili red
[Adjective]

having a deep, rich red color reminiscent of the spicy red chili pepper, often associated with warmth and intensity

Ex: Her winter coat stood out in the crowd with its rich chili red hue. 
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poppy red
poppy red
[Adjective]

of a bright, vivid red color resembling the vibrant petals of a poppy flower

Ex: She wore a poppy red dress to the party, catching everyone's attention. 
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brick red
brick red
[Adjective]

bright reddish-brown in color

Ex: Her scarf was a cozy brick red accessory. 
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oxblood red
oxblood red
[Adjective]

of a dark, deep shade of red, resembling the color of dried blood

Ex: The front door of the cottage was painted with a oxblood red tint. 
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cordovan
cordovan
[Adjective]

of a rich, deep reddish-brown color that resembles the color of cordovan leather

Ex: Her favorite shade of red is cordovan. 
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carnelian
carnelian
[Adjective]

of a reddish-brown color, resembling the color of the mineral carnelian

Ex: The autumn leaves displayed vibrant carnelian shades in the sunlight. 
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amaranth
amaranth
[Adjective]

of a vibrant reddish-pink color, named after the Amaranth flower, often associated with love, passion, and creativity

Ex: The artist carefully mixed red and purple to create the perfect amaranth shade. 
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