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strict definition
crimson
Related terms: dark red
A dark red facade color with little or no perceptible tint from other hues, represented by hex triplet CF1020.
Crimson is a dark shade of red with little or no perceptible shading from other hues. It is generally redder than brick red, but along with maroon it is a common shade for bricks.
Hex triplet: CF1020
Crimson is redder than the brownish shade of maroon. Its common use in brick does not limit it to that material. The hex triplet is a comparison sample for a range of similar facade colors, rather than an exact-match requirement.
