Crimson is a strong and deep shade of red, often with a hint of blue in it. The word "crimson" was first used in English in 1400. The color is often associated with blood.
Salmon is a tint of red created by the Crayola art supplies company in 1949. It was named after the flesh of the salmon fish, which it closely resembles.
Scarlet is a bright red tint with a slight orange hue. The color term "scarlet" is found in the biblical book of Exodus; the word stems from a Persian word. "Scarlet" entered the English language around the year 1250.
Candy apple red is named after the color of the caramel-coated apples that are popular at American fairs and carnivals. This color is very popular among automobile manufacturers and often associated with racecars.
Coral red is one of the category of reds called "cnidarians" or "corals." Coral red has orange and pink tints. Coral red also has its own variations, which include light coral, coral pink and dark coral.
Ruby red is a shade of red named after the ruby gemstone. It is a shiny red color, well-known from its use in the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" as the color of the lead character's slippers.
Pink is a paler tint of crimson. Pink is often regarded as a feminine color in the West.
Lust is a very rich and textured shade of red. The color is associated with raw sexual energy. According to Tx4.us, the name for this color is relatively new; its first recorded use was in the 1955 ISCC-NBS color list.
Fire engine red is an intense, bright red shade used primarily to paint fire engines. The color is designed to be reflective and noticeable.
Maroon is a dark shade of red. The word first entered the English language around 1789; it is derived from "marron," the French word for chestnut. Many Buddhist monks, like the Dalai Lama, wear maroon robes.