dark red

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A document labeled “CONFIDENTIAL” dated Sep. 3, 2013, outlined the multi-page agreement between Gates and Nikolic in a “partnership interest,” including edits in dark red.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The King wore a dark red, patterned tie, while the Queen donned a light pink ensemble from a British designer.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

In Portland, Oregon, where Chelsea is based, thick smoke from the worst wildfires in the state’s history cast the city in a dark red shadow, as if it was some sort of underworld.

From Salon • May 10, 2025

Shin Joon Hwan, an ecologist, walked along a road lined with cherry trees on the verge of blooming last week, examining the fine hairs around their dark red buds.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

It was dark red liquid, and I got the feeling it wasn’t Hawaiian Punch.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan