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Crimson lake
Rich crimson derived from cochineal-based pigments.
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Meaning & usage
Crimson lake is the heir of animal-origin pigments used by the great masters. Derived from cochineal since the 16th century, this deep red has colored royal cloaks and museum paintings with incomparable intensity.
Synonyms & nuances
cramoisi laclac cramoisicrimson lakedeep crimson
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Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
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Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :31 (Approximate)
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