adjective
titian
TISH-un/tˈɪʃʌn/
Reddish-gold or auburn in color, especially of hair.
The man's thick titian hair has a warm reddish-gold color.
Etymology
The painter Tiziano’s name became a color term through the bright auburn hair he favored in his paintings. Applied to hair, it evokes that characteristic reddish-gold tint.
More examples
- She chooses a titian shade for her new wig.
- His titian beard contrasts with his dark eyebrows.
- The stylist gives her brown hair a soft titian tint.