noun
light crimson dye; pale red dye
Refers to a traditional Japanese dye color, a light or faded crimson. Often encountered in historical or artistic contexts.
退紅は平安時代の衣装に使われた色の一つだ。
Light crimson was one of the colors used in Heian-period garments.
この布は退紅に染められている。
This cloth is dyed in light crimson.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 退紅 literally suggest 'fading red', while 桃花染 means 'peach blossom dye', indicating a pale reddish hue.