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Carmine
What color is Carmine?
It is a natural pigment derived from certain insects such as cochineal and Polish cochineal.
This pigment is also known as cochineal extract, and it has been used as a colorant for textiles, paints, cosmetics, and food since ancient times.
There are many variations of carmine, depending on the processing of the pigment and the addition of other colors.
Carmine is a color that has a long history and cultural significance.
It is associated with passion, blood, courage, beauty, and royalty.
Some examples of carmine in human culture are:
Carmine was used by the Aztecs and the Incas to dye fabrics and paint codices.
It was also used as a tribute to the Spanish conquistadors.
In the XVIII and XIX centuries, this color was popular for dyeing the robes of Catholic cardinals and uniforms of British soldiers.
Carmine is the color of the ruby, which is the birthstone for July and the traditional gift for the 40th wedding anniversary.
It is the color of the Red Cross emblem, which is a symbol of humanitarian aid and protection.
Carmine is the color of the lipstick worn by Marilyn Monroe in her iconic photo shoot for Life magazine in 1952.
Carmine can be used for artistic, aesthetic, or symbolic purposes.
Example of the palette with the Carmine color
![Palette with colors: Floral white, Cadet grey and Dark slate gray Picture with primary colors of Floral white, Cadet grey, Dark slate gray, Carmine and Bulgarian rose](/images/carmine/painting-of-a-ship-sailing.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Carmine color
![Palette with colors: Cerulean, Dark byzantium and Carmine Picture with primary colors of Cerulean, Dark byzantium, Carmine, Oxford Blue and Khaki](/images/carmine/city-street-with-neon-signs.webp)
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What are the examples of Carmine color in life?
It is also called cochineal, crimson lake, or carmine lake.
Some examples of carmine color in life are:
Some rubies are colored the color shown below as rich carmine.
The cochineal insect, which is the source of the pigment, has a carmine color on its body.
Some food products such as yogurt, candy, gelatin, meat, and beverages use carmine as a natural red dye.
As for a joke: What do you call a cochineal insect that likes to sing? A car-mine!
Example of the palette with the Carmine color
![Palette with colors: Vivid auburn, Terra cotta and Smoky black Picture with primary colors of Vivid auburn, Terra cotta, Smoky black, Carmine and Seashell](/images/carmine/bedroom-with-a-red-bed.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Carmine color
![Palette with colors: Smokey topaz, Deep saffron and Carmine Picture with primary colors of Smokey topaz, Deep saffron, Carmine, Onyx and Orange Yellow](/images/carmine/painting-of-a-sunset-over-the-ocean.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Carmine color
![Palette with colors: Dark green, Pale mauve and Carmine Picture with primary colors of Dark green, Pale mauve, Carmine, Dark electric blue and Linen](/images/carmine/red-sports-car-is-shown.webp)
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