light crimson; scarlet tinged with purple
A traditional Japanese color name, literally 'peony color', describing a vivid reddish-purple hue.
She was wearing a light crimson kimono.
The color of this flower is close to light crimson.
Compound of 牡丹 (botan, 'peony') and 色 (iro, 'color'), referring to the hue of peony flowers.