Meaning & use

purple-red

adjective·Everyday

Having a color that combines purple and red, similar to magenta or dark crimson.

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The sunset turned a deep purple-red as the last light faded over the hills.

She chose a purple-red lipstick that matched her dress perfectly.

A note on using this word

Purple-red is a compound color term used when a hue falls between the two named colors.

Words with a similar meaning

magentacrimson

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