Pinkish-red shade (5)

I believe the answer is:

coral

I believe this is a double definition.

'pinkish' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'red shade' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

(Other definitions for coral that I've seen before include "Basic material of South Sea islands" , "Lobster or crab roe" , "orange-pink colour" , "Tiny animal forming reef" , "Deep pink 11 across" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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