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Venetian Red

Venetian Red

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RGB200, 8, 21
CMYK0 96 89 22
HSL356° 92% 41%
Color FamilyRed
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Cultural Story

Venetian Red

Venetian Red was the signature color of the Venetian school. Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese used this warm red in countless masterpieces. Titian's reds were so famous they were called "Titian Red"—his women always had red hair and red dresses. Venice itself is a red city—Gothic palazzo ochre-red walls reflect warm tones in canal waters.

Origin

Made from natural iron oxide red earth near Verona, Italy.

Symbolism

Venetian Red symbolizes passion, power, and artistic splendor.

Historical Origin

Venetian Red peaked during the 15th-16th century Venetian school.

Traditional Applications
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Architecture
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Related Poems
Rosso Veneziano, colore della passione.
—— 提香
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