Brilliant crimson (7)

I believe the answer is:

magenta

(Other definitions for magenta that I've seen before include "Reddish purple" , "Light mauvish-crimson" , "fuchsia" , "A crimson dye" , "Colourful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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