noun
Refers to a vivid scarlet color, traditionally associated with the mythical shōjō (猩々) creature. Used as a color name in art, textiles, and historical contexts.
能楽の装束に猩々緋が使われることがある。
Scarlet is sometimes used in Noh costumes.
この帯の猩々緋がとても鮮やかだ。
The scarlet of this obi is very vivid.
緋色 is a general term for scarlet or bright red, while 猩々緋 specifically evokes the deep, vivid scarlet associated with the mythical shōjō.
朱色 is vermilion, a slightly more orange-toned red compared to the pure scarlet of 猩々緋.
Compound of 猩々 (shōjō, a mythical red-haired creature) and 緋 (hi, 'scarlet'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name likely refers to the vivid red color associated with the shōjō.