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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Colors and Shapes
barn red [adjective]

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

Ex: The accent wall in the living room was barn red .
blood red [adjective]

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

Ex: The wine in the glass had a deep blood red hue .
burgundy [adjective]

deep red in color

Ex: He chose a pair of burgundy leather shoes to match his suit .
candy apple red [adjective]

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

Ex: The candy apple red phone case was the best selling of December .
carmine [adjective]

having a rich red color with a slight shade of purple

chocolate cosmos [adjective]

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

Ex: The velvet chair in the corner of the room was chocolate cosmos .
claret [adjective]

having a dark purplish-red color

red [adjective]

having the color of tomatoes or blood

Ex: She drew a red heart on the card , with words of love and appreciation .
rose ebony [adjective]

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

Ex: The leather-bound book had a cover in rose ebony tones .
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 wooden dining table had a charming rosy brown finish .
wine [adjective]

deep and dark red in color

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alizarin crimson [adjective]

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

Ex: The velvet curtains in the living room had a alizarin crimson appearance .
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 music album cover was in a dark garnet red shade .
rose [adjective]

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

Ex: The artist used a rose tint to highlight the flowers in her painting .
raspberry-red [adjective]

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

Ex: The vintage car stood out with its glossy raspberry-red exterior .
flaming [adjective]

resembling the intense color of fire

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ruby [adjective]

purplish-red in color

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vermilion [adjective]

having a brilliant reddish-orange color

scarlet [adjective]

having a bright red color

Ex: Scarlet roses , vibrant against the backdrop of green foliage , adorned the garden .
tomato [adjective]

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

coquelicot [adjective]

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

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crimson [adjective]

having a rich, dark red color with tints of purple

chili red [adjective]

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

Ex: The throw pillows on the couch had a lively chili red pattern .
poppy red [adjective]

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

Ex: His tie added a pop of color to the suit with its bold poppy red pattern .
brick red [adjective]

bright reddish-brown in color

Ex: The front door of the cottage was in an inviting brick red hue .
oxblood red [adjective]

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

Ex: The cozy blanket on the bed had a warm oxblood red pattern .
cordovan [adjective]

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

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carnelian [adjective]

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

Ex: She chose carnelian curtains to add a pop of color to the neutral room .
amaranth [adjective]

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

Ex: The book cover had an elegant amaranth background with gold lettering .