Bloodred

/ˈblʌdˌrɛd/ adjective

Definition

A deep, dark red color identical to or closely resembling the color of blood.

Etymology

Compound of blood and red (from Old English rēad). This descriptive term has existed since at least the 14th century, providing a precise color reference point.

Kelly Says

Artists and writers reach for 'bloodred' because it carries emotional weight beyond just color—it suggests danger, intensity, and significance in a way that plain 'red' or even 'crimson' cannot.

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