Vermilion
noun
A bright red color.
She painted the sunset in shades of vermilion.
adjective
Having a bright red color.
He spotted a vermilion bird in the tree.
noun
A type of red pigment.
The artist decided to use vermilion to create a vibrant effect.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A bright red color.
She painted the sunset in shades of vermilion.
adjective
Having a bright red color.
He spotted a vermilion bird in the tree.
noun
A type of red pigment.
The artist decided to use vermilion to create a vibrant effect.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Color 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Color 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Color 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.
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Video examples
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Louisiana's vermilion bay workers are building 700 feet of artificial reef using oyster break rings which are made of a material called oyster creek the structure is being designed with the type of concrete and the ingredient in
Video examples
Concrete to Help Gulf...
Louisiana's vermilion bay workers are building 700 feet of artificial reef using oyster break rings which are made of a material called oyster creek the structure is being designed with the type of concrete and the ingredient in
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Quote examples
Marcel Dzama
Canadian Artist
I use dull colors in my drawings because I started out using a root beer base, because it seemed like an interesting idea, and when it turned out that it worked quite well as an ink, I started using other colors that would complement it, like grays from Higgins black writing ink and, more recently, Dr. P.H. Martin's olive green and vermilion.
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Henri Matisse
French Artist
I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish.
Quote examples
Marcel Dzama
Canadian Artist
I use dull colors in my drawings because I started out using a root beer base, because it seemed like an interesting idea, and when it turned out that it worked quite well as an ink, I started using other colors that would complement it, like grays from Higgins black writing ink and, more recently, Dr. P.H. Martin's olive green and vermilion.
Quote examples
Henri Matisse
French Artist
I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish.
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