crimsonpigment
nounUK /ˈkrɪmzən ˈpɪɡmənt/
US /ˈkrɪmzən ˈpɪɡmənt/
A crimson pigment is a red color you can mix into paint or ink.
The artist mixed a crimson pigment with white to paint the sunset.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A deep red powder used to give color to things.
She added crimson pigment to the clay before shaping it.
3. The red coloring found in some flowers and berries.
Scientists studied the crimson pigment in the petals.
4. A strong red tint used in printing.
The printer ran out of crimson pigment halfway through the job.