Red: A Study of Contraditions
Red is the one color that evokes extreme emotions in everyone. It is a passionate color that can lead to violence and warfare, or the flush can signal a love that transcends time. It is power, the banner that leads the troops to war, and a warning of danger up ahead. Red is the symbol of courage and sacrifice, life and death.
It is Cupid on one end and the Devil on the other.
Red is Red
The Nature of Red
Red is considered the hottest of all the warm colors, but red light has the longest wavelength and carries the least amount of energy. It is at the top of rainbow. Its wavelengths bend to the rules of nature just as all the colors do, but its length allows it to dominate. When we think of a rainbow, red is the first color that comes to mind. Is this the source of the contractions and clashing opposites in nature? Nature's Palette
Rainbow at night, sailor's delight.
Rainbow in the morning, sailor take warning.
Sin and Guilt
Redis the color of blood and often symbolizes guilt, sin, and anger.
The thief was caught red-handed.
Prostitutes inhabit the red-light district.
Your sins are scarlet and there's blood on your hands.
Red Flags and Warnings
Wrath
Adultry
The Devil surely had a hand in it.
Red Satin Sheets
Divatex Home Fashions Royal Opulence Satin Queen Sheet Set, Red
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Decadent Delight.
Enjoy the luxurious feel of satin against your skin.
Have you ever seen the devil decked out in green? Nope. Lucifer wears red for its eye catching appeal. The warmth is a lure in and of itself.
Seeing Red
TemperAnger
Death
Distruction
The Road to Perdition
The Gates of Hell
I'm not a Red-headed Step-child. I'm a blond!
What about Love and Honor?
Honor and Loyality
Red is the color of passion, lust, and love.
It is the symbol of beautyNature at its best
Peace and compassion
Red is Red
Red Accents for Your Home
The Color Scheme Bible
The Color Scheme Bible: Inspirational Palettes for Designing Home Interiors
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An excellent resource for color combinations and the mood you want to acheive.
Color and Their Meaning
Color - Messages & Meanings: A PANTONE Color Resource
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Color and Meaning: Art, Science, and Symbolism
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Color and Culture: Practice and Meaning from Antiquity to Abstraction
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Colors Demonic and Divine: Shades of Meaning in the Middle Ages and After
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The Color Red
I love the color red, but usually hesitated before picking up a red sweater or buying a red car. I knew red was a powerful color, but never really thought about the extremes it evoked.Red is love and Red is Hate
It is Cupid and the Devil
It is life and it is death
Red is Red
Do you have a favorite color? Is it red?
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- science_fiction_novels_cyberpunk science_fiction_novels_cyberpunk Oct 25, 2009 @ 9:18 am
- I love red, because more than other colors describes the power and essence of life.
Gold and blue follow. The pictures with these three colors intrigue me. Fascinating lens making me dream. 5*
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- poutine poutine Sep 20, 2009 @ 5:43 pm
- I prefer yellow as I find it a very happy color.
My husband prefers red.
Poutine
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- perfumereviews perfumereviews Sep 3, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
- All forms of red are perfect for fashion. :) I really like your leading line. Nice work on this fun lens!
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- Craftyville Craftyville Jul 25, 2009 @ 7:09 am
- Beautiful lens, I love the colour red!
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- ChineseKitesforKids ChineseKitesforKids May 1, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
- 5 stars for originality! Red is my favorite color. Always has been. Thank you for sharing. You have really great lens topics if I might add. Very intriguing.
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