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The subject we are looking at is the Colour Red

Colour, what does it matter? Red may be known as power dressing, but it can also be for anger or energy.

Although there has been little study in this area, things are changing and the interest of Colours used in marketing is becoming an important element, we are now becoming aware of how colour affects our behaviours, moods and feelings. We do know colour affects your mood and energy. Red can stimulate your appetite (menu of a particular lickin chicken shop and another common high street restaurant that serves only chicken is also red).

Use red in your bedroom with caution as too much of it can be overwhelming. Colours in the red spectrum are warm colours, as are yellow and orange. depending on how these colours are used, emotions felt can be anger and hostility or warmth and comfort.

Some ancient cultures used colour to heal and red was used to stimulate the body and increase circulation. Having said that the effect on the mind can be detrimental to a person taking an exam according to a US study.

Do you dream of driving a red car? Red is a bold, attention getting colour, wanting this might mean you wish to project an image of action, confidence and power.

Red has different symbolic meanings and is thought of vastly different in various cultures in the world. This means that people can have a very individual reaction to it. So ask yourself how does the color red make you feel?

Think about how red is used in language: redneck, red-hot, red-handed, paint the town red, seeing red.

In Feng Shui red cards are sent because they signify an auspicious occasion. Brides wear red as it symbolizes happiness and celebration.


Red is of the fire element and can activate the southwest area of a space to energize relationship luck and marriage. The birth of a Son is celebrated with eggs dyed red.



how does this poppy field make you feel? calm or armistice day
how does this poppy field make you feel? calm or armistice day

does this remind you of Christmas or healthy eating?
does this remind you of Christmas or healthy eating?

 
 
 

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