coral-red
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Of a red color tinged with coral: Describes a specific shade of red that has a hint or undertone of coral, a pinkish-orange color. It is a compound adjective used for precise color description.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She painted her nails a vibrant coral-red. (This describes the specific shade of her nail polish.)
- The sunset over the ocean was a beautiful coral-red. (This describes the specific color of the sky at sunset.)
- The fabric was dyed a unique coral-red hue. (This specifies the exact color of the fabric.)
Advanced Usage
- As a precise color descriptor: The term is often used in contexts requiring specific color identification, such as fashion, design, art, and product descriptions.
- The designer's new lipstick line features a stunning coral-red.
- The artist mixed paints to achieve the perfect coral-red for the flower petals.
Variants and Related Words
- Coral (noun/adjective): The base color, a pinkish-orange, often associated with the marine organism.
- Red (noun/adjective): The primary color.
- Coral pink (adjective): A color closer to pink with a coral tint, as opposed to red.
- Scarlet (noun/adjective): A bright, strong red without the coral undertone.
Synonyms
- Reddish-coral: A very similar descriptive term for a red with coral qualities.
- Coral-tinged red: A more explanatory phrase with the same meaning.
Antonyms
- Cool-toned red: A red with blue or purple undertones, as opposed to the warm, orangey undertone of coral-red.
- Blue-red: Another term for a red with a cool, bluish base.
Adjective
- of red tinged with coral