Author, Brooke Durkin
Red
The color red influences a wide range of positive emotions and effects. Red draws attention, emanates powerful energy, stimulates deep intimacy and passion, bolsters self-confidence, and also provides a sense of security and protection against fear and anxiety.
Red is the color of desire, love, sexuality, and passion. It makes you feel stronger, have more stamina, and increased energy. This invigorating color also provokes feelings of enthusiasm, motivation, courage, and determination.
Red is a strong color where "less is more". A small amount is all you need. When designing a website or a publication, small quantities of red grab viewers' attention and gets people to take action. Wearing a red tie portrays integrity in the business community, and the red carpet expresses prestige for celebrities.
Primary red works well with yellow, white, bronze, green, blue, and black. Cool blues provide contrast and tone down the intensity of red.
Light pinks and yellows are compatible colors that work well with dark red. Soft pink and gray incorporated with a pinch of red has a sophisticated look. Red and purple garnitures are an elegant combination in modest portions.
The color red has been my favorite color to write about so far. There are a tremendous number of ways that red impacts us in positive ways. Using red to increase your self-confidence and positive energetic vibes are my most admired qualities of this color. From light pink to dark brown hues, the color red encompasses an extensive variety of beautiful shades. Coral, burgundy, and scarlet are my favorite colorations.
Fun facts:
~ In Asian culture red symbolizes long life, prosperity, happiness, wealth, luck, and good fortune.
~ The color red is also the first color babies can see after black and white.
~ Red has the appearance of being closer than it is.
~ It's the rarest natural human hair color, only 2% of the world's population have red hair.
~ Cabernet Sauvignon is the most popular red wine in the world, often served with food to bring out its aromatic woodsy and herbal flavors.
Simple Ways the Color Red Makes You Happy
Written by Brooke Durkin
