Shades of Red: These words are synonymous with red or represent various shades of the color red.

blood red, blush, brick, burgundy, carmine, China red (see vermilion), cinnabar (see vermilion), crimson, fire engine red, flame (see scarlet), Indian red, madder, maroon, rose, rouge, ruby, russet (a reddish brown), rust (a reddish brown), scarlet, tomato, Venetian red, vermilion.

Love and War, the Nature and Culture of Red:

Red is hot. It's a strong color that conjures up a range of seemingly conflicting emotions from passionate love to violence and warfare. Red is Cupid and the Devil. A stimulant, red is the hottest of the warm colors. Studies show that red can have a physical effect, increasing the rate of respiration and raising blood pressure. The expression seeing red indicates anger and may stem not only from the stimulus of the color but from the natural flush (redness) of the cheeks, a physical reaction to anger, increased blood pressure, or physical exertion. Red is power, hence the red power tie for business people and the red carpet for celebrities and VIPs (very important people). Flashing red lights denote danger or emergency. Stop signs and stop lights are red to get the drivers' attention and alert them to the dangers of the intersection. In some cultures, red denotes purity, joy, and celebration. Red is the color of happiness and prosperity in China and may be used to attract good luck. Red is often the color worn by brides in the East while it is the color of mourning in South Africa. In Russia the Bolsheviks used a red flag when they overthrew the Tsar, thus red became associated with communism. Many national flags use red. The red Ruby is the traditional Fortieth Wedding Anniversary gift.

Using Red:
Use the color red to grab attention and to get people to take action. Use red when you don't want to sink into the background. Use red to suggest speed combined with confidence and perhaps even a dash of danger. A little bit of red goes a long way. Small doses can often be more effective than large amounts of this strong color. Multiple shades of red and even pink or orange can combine for a cheerful palette. Gamitin ang kulay pula sa grab ng pansin at upang makakuha ng mga tao upang gumawa ng pagkilos. Gamitin ang red kapag hindi mo nais na bumaon sa background. Gamitin ang pulang upang magmungkahi ng bilis na pinagsama sa confidence at marahil kahit isang gitling ng panganib. Ang isang maliit na bit ng pulang napupunta ng isang mahabang paraan. Maliit na doses ay maaaring madalas na mas epektibo kaysa sa mga malalaking halaga ng mga ito strong kulay. Maramihang kakulay ng pula at kahit pink o orange ay maaaring pagsamahin para sa isang masayang palette.

Using Red with Other Colors:

Although not normally considered an ideal coupling, in combination with green, red is a Christmas color a joyful season. Cool blues provide contrast and tone down the heat of red. Light pinks and yellows are harmonizing colors that can work well with red if not too close in value such as dark red with a pale or golden yellow. Be careful using purple. It can be an elegant combination but too much could be overpowering. Add a dash of red to a soft but sophisticated pink and gray combo. For some countries, including the US, red, white, and blue is a very patriotic trio even if the shades of red and blue differ from those used in the flag. Red Color Palettes: These color palettes feature shades of red used with a variety of yellows, blues, greens, and neutrals. Explore these red color swatches to find which of the colors in the red family are the most attention-grabbing, mysterious, friendly, sophisticated, or mentally stimulating. Using Red in Other Design Fields:Feng Shui Use of the Color Red

Red Color Names:

blood red blush brick burgundy carmine China red (see vermilion) cinnabar (see vermilion) crimson fire engine red flame (see scarlet) Indian red madder maroon rose rouge ruby russet (a reddish brown) rust (a reddish brown) scarlet tomato Venetian red vermilion

Language of Red: The use of red in familiar phrases can help a designer see how their color of choice might be perceived by others both the positive and negative aspects. Good red
Red letter day - important or significant occasion Red carpet treatment - make someone feel special, treat them as if they are a celebrity Roll out the red carpet - same as above Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning; red sky at night, sailor's delight - pay attention to good and bad warning signs Paint the town red - celebrate, go out partying Red eye - an overnight flight

Bad red
Seeing red - to be angry Red herring - something that deceives or distracts attention from the truth

In the red - being overdrawn at the bank or losing money Red flag - denotes danger, warning, or an impending battle

Phrases that include Red

Red carpet treatment --- giving privileged treatment to an important person Caught red-handed --- clearly guilty Red in the face ---- to become embarrassed Seeing red--- to be angered Red flag --- a warning of danger Not worth a red cent --- having no value Red letter day --- a memorable, joyful day [see article: "It's a Red Letter Day"] Red tape --- excessive formalities in governmental process [see article: "Cutting Through Red Tape"] In the red --- a term to describe an economic loss Scarlet letter --- a punitive mark of adultery that originated with the novel (1850) The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

What it says about you when you buy a red vehicle

There is no question that the vehicle you drive is an extension of your personality -- an unspoken but clear message to the rest of the world. The message you send by driving a vehicle that is Vibrant Red: Sexy, speedy, high-energy, and dynamic. How the color red affects us physically Increases enthusiasm, Stimulates energy and can increase the blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat, and pulse rate Encourages action and confidence, Provides a sense of protection from fears and anxiety RED around the globe Red represents beauty in many languages and cultures, including Russia. In Chinese culture, colors corresponded with the five primary elements, the directions and the four seasons. Red was associated with fire, south, and summer. In Japan, the color red is associated closely with a few deities in Shinto and Buddhist traditions, so statues of these deities are often decked in red clothing or painted red. Mark Schumacher has a page on his site the goes into depth on the Color Red in Japanese Mythology. In Sweden, Falun red (red based on the pigment from the Falun mine) was reserved for the privileged class. In China, red is associated with good luck and fortune. In Greece, Easter eggs are dyed red and the Greek expression "piase kokkino" ("touch red") is said when two people say the same thing at the same time. It is believed that such an occurrence is an omen that the two will have an argument in the future, which can only be broken when the two touch the closest thing that is red. In Jamaica, a popular slang term for someone who is under the influence or drunk is "red." In England, red phone booths and red double decker buses are national icons. Standard British pillar boxes (mail boxes) have been painted red since 1874. In India, a red mark on the forehead is said to bring good luck. To the Hindu, red symbolizes joy, life, energy, and creativity. Islamic, Hindu, and Chinese brides traditionally wear red. Cochineal red, discovered by the Aztecs, was made using the female cochineal beetle. A pound of water-soluble extract required about a million insects. For the Aztecs, Indian red dye was considered more valuable than gold! However, it was the Spaniards who introduced the crimson color of Cochineal red to Europe in the 1500s. In Aztec culture, red was connected with blood. Red amulets were worn in many cultures to prolong life. In Singapore, the color red traditionally symbolizes joy. Chinese New Year is celebrated by wearing red clothing and decorating the house with red. Red envelopes with "luck money" are given to unmarried children to bring good fortune to them for the rest of the year. Red symbolizes feast days of martyrs in the Catholic church. In Israel, kosher clothing stores banned the color red and sell only loose-fitting apparel for women. The belief in the protective power of the color red can be traced back to the old Chinese folklore of the Nian, a man-eating beast of ancient China who used to feed on human flesh. Discovering that the creature abhorred loud noises and the color red, the people made liberal use of the color not only in their firecrackers, but also in home decorations and clothing to protect themselves from the Nian. Political associations with red The color red represents the U.S. Republican Party and beginning with the 2000 presidential election, states that favored the Republican candidates began being referred to as "red states," while those that favored the Democratic candidates were referred to as "blue states." Red is the color most associated with the Soviet Union during communist reign. Interesting information about red Red is the highest arc of the rainbow. Red is the first color you lose sight of at twilight. The longest wavelength of light is red. In the financial arena, red symbolizes a negative direction.

Eric the Red is the Norwegian Viking credited for colonizing Greenland...he earned his nickname from his bright red hair and beard. Feng shui recommends painting the front door of a home red to invite prosperity to the residents. According to "The Language of Stained Glass" at Armstrong Browing Library at Baylor University: When Dante spoke of the Seraphim - the first of the nine choirs of Angels - the color that "glows" was the pure orange vermilion which his fellow citizens and brothers-in-spirit (the painters, illuminators, and glassmen) knew as red. So, it may be said that pure red is the color of divine love, the Holy Spirit, courage, self-sacrifice, martyrdom, and all the warm impulses that belong to the great-hearted everywhere. Bees can't see the color red, but they can see all other bright colors. Red flowers are usually pollinated by birds, butterflies, bats, and wind, rather than bees. Red is the color that means "severe" in the color-coded threat system established by presidential order in March 2002. This system quickly informs law enforcement agencies when intelligence indicates a change in the terrorist threat facing the United States All About the Color YELLOW..Written by Kate Smith, CMG, CfYH Introducing Yellow Yellow shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future. Yellow will advance from surrounding colors and instill optimism and energy, as well as spark creative thoughts. How the color yellow affects us physically Stimulates mental processes Stimulates the nervous system Activates memory Encourages communication Yellow: The color of the solar plexus chakra Yellow is the color of the Solar Plexus Chakra, also known as Manipura. This chakra is located in the stomach area. It is linked to the stomach, liver, skin, large intestine, muscular system, and solar plexus area. The Solar Plexus Chakra is representative of vitality and will. When this chakra is open, it acts to empower a person and help them find their personal strength. It will help turn dreams and goals into reality. Gemstones that will aid the Solar Plexus Chakra include amber and citrine. Yellow around the globe In Chinese culture, colors corresponded with the five primary elements, the directions, and the four seasons. Yellow was associated with earth and the center (in relation to direction). The Chinese have placed a predominance upon the color yellow not seen elsewhere in the world. It was the color of emperors during both the Ming dynasty and the Qing dynasty. Huangdi, also known as the Yellow Emperor, is thought to be the founder of Chinese civilization, due to the tremendous amount of inventions that took place during his reign. In India, yellow is the color of the Vaisya caste, or farmers, and is the color Hindus wear to celebrate the Festival of Spring. During the tenth century in France, the doors of traitors and criminals were painted yellow. In the United States, taxi cabs and school buses are associated with the color yellow. During the 1357 Japanese "War of Dynasty," warriors wore a yellow chrysanthemum as a pledge of courage. Jews wore yellow armbands in Nazi concentration camps. In Aztec culture, yellow symbolized food because it was the colur of corn, the primary food of the Aztec people. Yellow signifies sadness in Greeces culture and jealousy in Frances culture. Religious & mythological associations with yellow Yellow is representative of "Greed" in Christianity. Political associations of yellow The phrase "Yellow Dog Democrat" refers to a person who is a hard-core Democrat. This originates back to Southerners in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries who disliked the Republicans. Such people would rather vote for a yellow dog than a Republican. Yellow is the symbol for liberalism in many countries. Interesting information about yellow Yellow is psychologically the happiest color in the color spectrum. In medical terms, a yellow flag indicates a quarantine. Yellow Stones: Amber, Calcite, Cat's Eye, Citrine, Fluorite, Golden Beryl, Golden Yellow Topaz, Golden Tiger Eye, Iron Pyrite, Lemon Chrysoprase, Yellow Celestite, Yellow Danburite, Yellow Garnet, Yellow Jade, Yellow Jasper, Yellow Kunzite, Yellow Muscovite, Yellow Rhodonite, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Tourmaline The comic book character Green Lantern was afraid of the color yellow. Yellow is the color that means "elevated" in the color-coded threat system established by presidential order in March 2002. This system quickly informs law enforcement agencies when intelligence indicates a change in the terrorist threat facing the United States. 75% of the pencils sold in the United States are painted yellow. Find out why... Yellow in athletics and sports A yellow flag is used in car racing to signal caution. Cars must remain in their current position when a yellow flag is shown. A penalty is indicated in football when a referee throws a yellow flag onto the playing field.

Popular phrases that include yellow Yellowbellied: a cowardly manner Yellow fever: a disease involving high fever and jaundice that is common in the tropics Yellow jack: a flag flown on a vessel to show that it is under quarantine Yellowdog contract: a contract which denies a person the right to join a worker's union Yellow journalism: newspaper articles thought to be sensationalized in order to sell more papers [see article: "The Yellow Journalism Wars"] Quotes about yellow "Everyone knows that yellow, orange, and red suggest ideas of joy and plenty. I can paint you the skin of Venus with mud, provided you let me surround it as I will." -- Eugene Delacroix As a picture painted in yellow always radiates spiritual warmth, or as one in blue has apparently a cooling effect, so green is only boring. -- Wassily Kandinsky Oh yes! He loved yellow, did good Vincent...When the two of us were together in Arles, both of us insane, and constantly at war over beautiful colors, I adored red; where could I find a perfect vermilion? -- Paul Gauguin What a horrible thing yellow is. -- Edgar Degas What it says about you when you buy a yellow vehicle There is no question that the vehicle you drive is an extension of your personality -- an unspoken, but clear message to the rest of the world. The message you send by driving a vehicle that is Sunshine Yellow: Sunny disposition Joyful Young-at-heart If, however, your vehicle is a Yellow-Gold, you give a different impression: Intelligent Warm Loves comfort and will pay for it Songs with yellow in the title "Big Yellow Taxi" by Joni Mitchell, covered by Amy Grant, covered by Counting Crows featuring Vanessa Carlton "Black, Red, Yellow" by Pearl Jam "Blue and Yellow" by The Used "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" by Frank Zappa "Double Yellow Line" by The Music Machine "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss "Mellow Yellow" by Donovan "Tie A Yellow Ribbon" by Tony Orlando and Dawn "Yellow Submarine" by the Beatles "Black and Yellow" by rapper Wiz Khalifa Yellow in the garden Yellow is considered a warm color in landscape design. Yellow's appearance in the garden has a stimulating effect. Yellow flowers come forward in the landscape, helping to make a large garden feel cozier. Yellow lillies make for a bright, long blooming addition to any garden. Yellow's complimentary color in the garden is purple. Yellow and our sense of taste Fruit comes to mind first for yellow foods, but there are also many yellow vegetables. Wonderfully sweet with firm and creamy flesh, bananas come prepackaged in their own yellow jackets. The exceptional juiciness and vibrant tropical flavor of the pineapple, which balances the tastes of sweet and tart, makes them only second to bananas as America's favorite tropical fruit. Juicy and sweet, with a soft, buttery, yet somewhat grainy texture, the white to cream-colored flesh of pears was once referred to as the "gift of the gods." We are just beginning to discover the wealth of nourishment supplied by the mildly sweet flavored and finely textured winter squash. It was once such an important part of the diet of the American Indians that they buried it along with the dead to provide them nourishment on their final journey to the afterlife. Yellow and our sense of smell "Lemon" was the original scent of the yellow colored Magic Scents Crayons from Binney & Smith Inc., introduced in 1994 with mostly food scents. However, there were numerous reports that children were eating the food-scented crayons, so the food scents were retired and replaced with non-food scents. The scent for the color yellow became "daffodil." Lemon Peel: A very strong, fresh lemon scent. Great for summer, very refreshing. Aromatherapy benefits: Uplifting, refreshing, cheering, stimulating, rejuvenating. -Scent It.com

List of Popular Phrases that Include Color Written by Kate Smith, CMG, CfYH

Blue
Out of the blue: unexpected True blue: to be loyal or faithful Once in a blue moon: an event that occurs infrequently [see article: "Once in a Blue Moon"] Blue ribbon: first place; to describe something as being of the highest quality Blue blood: an aristocrat [see article: "Blue Blood for Silver Spoons"] Blue law: laws about morality issues

Blue comedy: jokes about socially taboo subjects Blueprint: a detailed design of an object or idea Blue plate special: a special priced meal at a restaurant Bluestocking: a woman with strong scholarly interests Feeling blue: to feel sad or unhappy Green Get the green light: get approval to move ahead or proceed with a project or task Green corn: the young, tender ears of Indian corn Green thumb (US) or Green fingers (UK): an unusual ability to make plants grow Green room: a room (in a theater or studio) where performers can relax before or after appearances Greenback: a legal-tender note issued by the United States government Greener pastures: something newer or better (or perceived to be better), such as a new job Green with envy: jealous or envious [see article: "Green With Envy"] Greenhorn: novice, trainee, beginner [see article: "He Wasn't All Greenhorn"] Green around the gills: marked by a pale, sickly, or nauseated appearance Turn green: to look pale and ill as if you are going to vomit Going green: when someone or something makes changes to help protect the environment, or reduces waste or pollution Yellow Yellowbellied: a cowardly manner Yellow fever: a disease involving high fever and jaundice that is common in the tropics Yellow jack: a flag flown on a vessel to show that it is under quarantine Yellowdog contract: a contract which denies a person the right to join a worker's union Yellow journalism: newspaper articles thought to be sensationalized in order to sell more papers [see article: "The Yellow Journalism Wars"] Brown Brown sugar: partially refined sugar Brown bagging: to bring a homemade packed lunch to work Brown out: a partial loss of electrical power [see article: Three Types of Brownout] Brownstone: a building made out of dark colored sandstone In a brown study: describing someone as being in deep thought Gray Gray market: the business of buying or selling items that are priced below what has been regulated Gray mood: an unhappy mood Gray area: caught between two differing views Red Red carpet treatment: giving privileged treatment to an important person Caught red-handed: clearly guilty Red in the face: to become embarrassed Seeing red: to be angered Red flag: a warning of danger Not worth a red cent: having no value Red letter day: a memorable, joyful day [see article: "It's a Red Letter Day"] Red tape: excessive formalities in governmental process [see article: "Cutting Through Red Tape"] In the red: a term to describe an economic loss Scarlet letter: a punitive mark of adultery that originated with the novel (1850) The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Pink Tickled pink: to be happy In the pink: in good health -- this phrase hasn't always had this meaning.[see article: "Being in the Pink"] Pinking shears: scissors with serrated blades A pink elephant: term to describe hallucinations during intoxication Pinkie finger: the smallest finger on the human hand Pink slip: notice that employment is ending Pink collar: refers to a particular class of jobs once only filled by women Purple Purple prose: an elaborately written poem or paragraph in literature Purple heart: a medal awarded to a US soldier wounded in battle Born to the purple: a person who is born into a noble or royal family Lay it out in lavender: very cool, relaxed, and in control White White Christmas: the appearance of snow on Christmas day White elephant: a possession that no longer holds value for its owner [see article: White Elephant: Revered or Revenge] White flag: the signal of a peaceful surrender White goods: a description of household items, such as linens, towels, and appliances White hot: extreme manner of intensity White lie: a harmless untruth usually told out of politeness [see article: The Short, Sweet Truth About White Lies] White sauce: a sauce made from stock, butter, flour and seasonings White feather: a symbol of cowardliness Black Black comedy: creating comedy out of a tragic event or situation Black coffee: coffee without milk Black belt: the highest awarded belt in the martial arts Blackball: voting against someone in a secret manner to prevent them from becoming a member of a club Blackmail: to demand payment or action by means of a threat Black sheep: a bad character in an otherwise respectable group Black day: a bad day; often used before the name of a particular day to symbolize a tragic event, such as black Tuesday or black Friday.