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Carnelian
What color is Carnelian?
Carnelian is a color that is named after a semi-precious gemstone of the same name.
The gemstone is a variety of chalcedony, a type of quartz, that has a reddish-brown hue.
The color carnelian can range from a deep red to a light orange, depending on the amount of iron oxide in the mineral.
The color is sometimes also called cornell red, after the official color of Cornell University.
Carnelian is an ancient color that has been used as a gemstone and a pigment since antiquity.
It was valued by many civilizations, such as the Egyptians, the Romans, the Greeks, and the Persians, for its beauty and symbolism.
Carnelian was associated with courage, vitality, passion, and power.
It was also believed to have healing and protective properties.
Carnelian was often carved into amulets, seals, rings, and beads.
Carnelian is still a popular color and gemstone today.
It is used in jewelry, art, and fashion.
It is also a color of some sports teams, such as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Cornell Big Red.
Carnelian is a color that can attract attention, evoke emotions, and express personality.
It is a color that can be both warm and fiery, elegant and earthy, classic and modern.
Carnelian is a color that has a rich history and a vibrant presence.
Example of the palette with the Carnelian color
![Palette with colors: Carnelian, Smoky black and Safety Orange (Blaze Orange) Picture with primary colors of Carnelian, Smoky black, Safety Orange (Blaze Orange), Isabelline and Yellow Orange](/images/carnelian/man-with-a-beard-smiling-for-a-picture.webp)
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What are the examples of Carnelian color in everyday life?
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Example of the palette with the Carnelian color
![Palette with colors: Khaki, Cafe au lait and Carnelian Picture with primary colors of Khaki, Cafe au lait, Carnelian, Dark brown and AuroMetalSaurus](/images/carnelian/woman-in-a-bikini-standing-of-carnelian-color.webp)
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