Red-Purple Originally Made From Kermes Insects

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Tracking Time, Group 1045, Puzzle 2 (Gears and Weights).

Question is: Red-Purple Originally Made From Kermes Insects

and the answer is: CRIMSON

Word Meaning:

CRIMSON — A deep, slightly bluish red.

Definitions from Wiktionary.