blue-red
Between cool, warm
Blue-red describes a color that falls between blue and red on the spectrum—the range including purple, violet, and magenta.
The hyphenated form typically emphasizes both components equally, suggesting neither dominates: The sunset cast a blue-red glow across the clouds.
In technical contexts, blue-red may specify light wavelengths or pigment mixtures.
Hue between crimson and azure
- violetSmall five-petaled wildflower
- magentaVivid purplish-red hue
- mauveGrayish pale violet
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
plum · burgundy · maroon · crimson · grape · mulberry · orchid · fuchsia
Notable difference between things
- gradientRate of change across space
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- opposingStanding against something
complementary · hot-cold · transition · blend · balance · chromatic · juxtaposition · temperature shift
Blood-return tubes
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
- oxygenatedInfused with O2
- deoxygenatedWithout oxygen present
- circulationMovement through a system
blood · capillaries · anatomy · cardiovascular · diagram · medical illustration · venous · arterial
Involving both major parties
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- battlegroundLocation of armed combat
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- centristOne favoring middle positions
independent · purple state · undecided · crossover · coalition · compromise · polarization · electoral
purple
Hue between crimson and azure
lavender · plum · burgundy · maroon · crimson · grape · mulberry · orchid · fuchsia · wine
contrast
Notable difference between things
opposing · complementary · hot-cold · transition · blend · balance · chromatic · juxtaposition · temperature shift · color theory
veins
Blood-return tubes
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
- oxygenatedInfused with O2
- deoxygenatedWithout oxygen present
circulation · blood · capillaries · anatomy · cardiovascular · diagram · medical illustration · venous · arterial · bloodstream
bipartisan
Involving both major parties
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- battlegroundLocation of armed combat
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
centrist · independent · purple state · undecided · crossover · coalition · compromise · polarization · electoral · voting
blue-redyellow-green
Hue mixing sunshine and leaves
chartreuse · lime green · yellow · green · gold
blue, red, blues, reds, bluer, bluest, redder, reddest, bluish