brick red

noun

: a moderate reddish brown

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Choose from neutral hues like charcoal gray, beige, and black, or bolder shades like brick red and bright yellow. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 And in just one swipe, my pout was glazed in a hot, brick red shade worthy of a night out on the town. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Spring’s softer colors—like foggy blue, brick red, and matcha latte—have deepened into sky blue, blood orange, and mint green for summer. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 May 2026 Choose from six rich colorways, including brick red and indigo blue. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brick red

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brick red was in 1748

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“Brick red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brick%20red. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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