Titian is a tint of red hair, most commonly described as brownish-orange in color.

[1] The term originates from Titian, an Italian painter who would often depict women with red hair of this description.

[citation needed] Titian hair is frequently mistaken[citation needed] with what is called Venetian hair due to similar definitions and origins.

The term Titian is sometimes misapplied[citation needed] to auburn hair.

Well, we heard him say—didn’t we, Jane?—‘Who is that girl on the platform with the splendid Titian hair?