Indian Red (Noun)

A red soil containing ferric oxide; often used as a pigment.

Nouns denoting substances.

The Indian red pigment used in the painting added a rich, earthy tone to the overall color palette.
Many artists during the Renaissance used Indian red soil to create a sense of warmth and depth in their works.
The artisan slowly mixed the Indian red powder with water to create a vibrant, crimson dye.
Indian red soil has been prized for centuries for its ability to produce a range of colors, from deep burgundy to burnt orange.
In decorative arts, Indian red is often used to add a pop of color to otherwise neutral or muted designs.

A reddish-brown color resembling the red soil used as body paint by American Indians.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The walls of the canyon were a deep indian_red color, a testament to the region's rich geological history.
The artist mixed a vibrant indian_red pigment into her paint to capture the warm tones of the desert landscape.
The old adobe building had faded to a soft indian_red hue, blending seamlessly into the surrounding terrain.
The designer chose an indian_red dye for the fabric, evoking the spirit of the American Southwest.
The rocky outcropping was stained with indian_red iron oxide, a natural pigment that had been used by native cultures for centuries.

A red pigment composed in part from ferric oxide which is often used in paints and cosmetics.

Nouns denoting substances.

The artist mixed a vibrant indian red with a touch of yellow ochre to create a warm sunset effect in her painting.
Indian red was a key ingredient in the ancient Egyptian cosmetics used to create a bright, rosy lip color.
The paint manufacturer replaced the toxic lead-based pigment with indian red, making their products safer for consumers.
The cosmetics company's new line of blushes featured indian red as a primary ingredient, giving the cheeks a healthy, natural-looking glow.
The conservator had to carefully match the indian red pigment in the 18th-century portrait to ensure a seamless restoration.