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appleblossom

noun
variants: or appleblossom pink

Definition of appleblossom 

: a grayish red that is bluer, less strong, and slightly lighter than bois de rose, bluer and slightly less strong than Pompeian red, and bluer, lighter, and stronger than livid brown

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