Which Counterstain Is Used In Gram Staining?

Which Counterstain Is Used In Gram Staining? The final step in gram staining is to use basic fuchsin stain to give decolorized gram-negative bacteria pink color for easier identification. It is also known as counterstain. Some laboratories use safranin as a counterstain; however, basic fuchsin stains gram-negative organisms more intensely than safranin. Why is safranin