ljusröd

Ljusröd is a Swedish color term describing a light red hue. The word combines ljus (“light”) and röd (“red”) and typically denotes a red shade that is brighter and lighter than standard red, often leaning toward pink or coral depending on saturation and lightness.

Because ljusröd is not a fixed standard shade, its exact appearance can vary between materials, printing processes, and display devices. In digital color spaces it is usually associated with high red values and moderate lightness, with low to moderate saturation, placing it in the light-red range rather than a deep crimson.

Usage of the term occurs in design, fashion, interior decoration, and branding to convey warmth, friendliness, and energy without the intensity of pure red. The mood of ljusröd can shift with context and with complementary colors, such as dark blues, greens, or neutrals, which can alter perceived brightness and temperament.

Linguistic and cultural notes: Ljusröd is part of a broader Swedish tradition of descriptive color naming, where terms describe appearance rather than prescribing a single pigment. As with many color terms, regional usage and time can influence its exact interpretation.

See also: red, pink, färger, svenska färgnamn.