Its sort of the opposite. Its base color is orange red. On occasion, it is vivid orange or coral orange. Sometimes the edges become purple-black, which I have found impossible to photograph. My photography skills are lacking. On other occasions, it is closer to dusky red-orange, with a russet wash. In other words, somewhere between Coup de Foudre and Hot Cocoa. Both phototropic and temperature sensitive. When I try to photograph the rose, the colors do not come out true, or too much light reflects back into the camera, even if it is overcast.