In art, it's classified as being similar to Venetian red, but more pink or salmon. Colors were warm, including ochres, pinks and saffrons, offset by dark greens and Venetian red. The infantry regiments wore coats of Venetian red with white, blue or yellow facings. At right is displayed the color Venetian red. Black Stone, Nautic Blue Pearl, Silver Metallic, Venetian Red Pearl, Dark Olive Green, Laser Blue. The stamp was replaced in 1880 by the surface printed three halfpenny venetian red stamp. In addition, Venetian red was cheaper than other dyes at the time. Historically, Venetian red was a red earth color often used in Italian Renaissance paintings. It comprises Venetian red tunics with white linen collars and cuffs and knee-length breeches. Other shades of iron oxides include Venetian Red, English Red, and Kobe, all shown below.