Here are some aspects of the symbolism and culture of the colour red:# it's "the colour of colours"
# in some languages, the words "red" and "coloured" are synonyms
# in other languages, "red" and "beautiful" are synonyms.
# excites senses and activates blood circulation. It is the colour of passionate love, sensuality and desire.
# child-oriented products
# triggers pleasure like fruit jam, candies
I remember reading that red is the one colour that turns heads if you are wearing it when you walk into a room.
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It's a good, strong colour, beautiful in the garden and also for delicious foods.
Red light, in all meanings. See red. Rose coloured glasses. Blush.Red in tooth and claw.Red braces. Sailors ' delight. Red flag. Red letter day. Nature's warning or keep-off colour. Condition Red. Red flag to bull. Red is the colour of my true love's hair. Look not thou on the wine when it is red.
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