
Vermilion
Color Intensity
Vermilion refers to a very vivid and striking shade of red, often associated with energy or passion.
The dancer's vermilion dress captivated everyone's attention.
Cultural Significance
In some cultures, vermilion is a color of celebration and auspiciousness, especially in weddings.
The bride wore a vermilion gown, as is tradition in her culture.
Not Always Literal
Sometimes 'vermilion' is used poetically to describe something as simply red.
The poet wrote about the vermilion sky at dusk, although it was just a soft red. Compare with
BurgundyCarmineCherryCrimsonGarnetMagentaMaroonRuby
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