Red
I am a color of power. I am a color of boldness and strength, a color that symbolizes many things.
Some might find my power overwhelming. Found in large quantities or bloody horror movies, I can evoke fear and distress. I am not always an easy color to handle.
At the core, I am a true member of nature's primary palette. I am formed by heat and light and found in poppy fields. Fear or love me, I will forever leave a mark in your mind.
Where You Can Find Me
I can warn or alert you of something important on the street. I can also catch your attention on the dance floor or in the theatre with a sweep of lipstick, a flourish of a dress.
I'm not always easy to find in nature, but when you do see me, it's mostly in bright and vibrant flowers. In the form of a rose, I evoke romance and passion.
In Asian cultures, I symbolize celebration, happiness, and good fortune.
Shades of Red
Image courtesy of Ingrid Sundberg
Testimonies About Me
About bright, bold red: "I love the richness and boldness of the color. When wearing clothes it pops out, and gives flavor when contrasted against black."
"The color of pretty flowers I saw outside."
"Has connotations of desire."
"It's bright and harsh."
"It reminds me of buildings in my home country, Singapore, where red symbolizes importance."
About maroon: "It compliments many other colors, and is calm and rich."
"It's such a deep color."
"It's a good accent to neutral tones. Bold without overwhelming."
About deep, blood red: "Reminds me of horror movies. Too gory." "Alarming. I wouldn't want it surrounding me all of the time." "More of an accent color."
"Doesn't evoke warmth."
"Represents anger."