Crimson
Crimson (color)
Crimson (/ˈkrɪmzən/) is a strong, bright, deep red color combined with some blue or violet, resulting in a small degree of purple. It is named after the dye produced from the dried bodies of a scale insect, Kermes vermilio.
Etymology
The word crimson has been in use since the 15th century and comes from the Old Spanish carmesí, which in turn probably derives from the Arabic qirmizī, which means "worm-produced". The term was originally used to refer to the kermes insect which was used as a source of a deep red dye in the Mediterranean world.
Related Terms
- Carmine: A vivid crimson dye derived from the cochineal insect.
- Kermes (dye): A red dye derived from the dried bodies of the females of a scale insect in the genus Kermes, primarily Kermes vermilio.
- Scarlet (color): A bright red color with a slightly orange tinge.
- Ruby (color): A medium to dark red, sometimes with a slightly purple or bluish tinge.
- Cerise (color): A deep to vivid purplish red.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crimson
- Wikipedia's article - Crimson
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