"Red" as the color to inform the feelings of joy, are often used at the time of auspicious occasion.
Gorgeous color to the eye, such as vermilion and crimson has been the color appropriate for the auspicious occasion.
Even though the "red" in a word, different colors depending dyed.
"Cherry color" Color when viewed from a distance full bloom of the cherry.
"Madder" Dark red
" Vermilion" Red for vivid yellowish