ruby-red
Richly jewel-toned
Ruby-red describes a deep, vivid red with the rich, slightly purplish tones of the gemstone: ruby-red lips, ruby-red wine.
The compound emphasizes intensity and purity of color—more luxurious than plain red.
Like other gem-based color terms, it suggests something precious or striking: The sunset cast a ruby-red glow across the water.
Deep purplish-red shade
- scarletBright orangish-red color
- garnetRed semiprecious stone
- carmineDeep red from insects
- vermilionVivid red-orange pigment
cherry · wine · claret · burgundy · maroon · cerise · cardinal · raspberry
Red semiprecious stone
- spinelOxide mineral, octahedral crystals
- tourmalineBoron silicate gemstone family
- berylSilicate gemstone mineral
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
carbuncle · cabochon · faceted · carat · brilliant · clarity · cut · polished
crimson
Deep purplish-red shade
vermilion · cherry · wine · claret · burgundy · maroon · cerise · cardinal · raspberry · pomegranate
garnet
Red semiprecious stone
- spinelOxide mineral, octahedral crystals
- tourmalineBoron silicate gemstone family
- berylSilicate gemstone mineral
sapphire · carbuncle · cabochon · faceted · carat · brilliant · clarity · cut · polished · uncut
ardor
Intense emotional warmth
fervor · longing · devotion · sensuality · heat · fire · burning · smoldering · flush · blush
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
grandeur · richness · bespoke · ornate · velvet · satin · gilded · jeweled · regal · royal
ruby-redfaded
Lost original color
colorless · washed-out · pale · achromatic · muted
ruby-redpale pink
Muted rosy color
blush · rose · pastel pink · salmon · dusty rose
red, reddish, ruby, ruddy, redden, rubric, rubies, reddened, reddening