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Meaning of Red
Red is the lowest of the seven colours in the visible spectrum and is known as a "warm" colour. It is stimulating and energising therefore it is helpful for tiredness and lethargy, to stimulate low blood pressure, to boost sluggish circulation. NB Red should not be used on anyone, with hypertension/high blood pressure since this colour increases blood flow.
A stimulant, red is the hottest of the warm colors. Studies show that red can have a physical effect, increasing the rate of respiration and raising blood pressure. Red is hot. Red is a strong color that conjures up a range of seemingly conflicting emotions from passionate love to violence and warfare.
The expression seeing red indicates anger and may stem not only from the stimulus of the color but from the natural flush (redness) of the cheeks, a physical reaction to anger, increased blood pressure, or physical exertion.
Red is Cupid and the Devil. Red indicates anger and may stem not only from the stimulus of the color but from the natural flush (redness) of the cheeks, a physical reaction to anger, increased blood pressure, or physical exertion.
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Good meanings of red
• Red letter day - important or significant occasion
• Red carpet treatment - make someone feel special, treat them as if they are a celebrity
• Roll out the red carpet - same as above
• Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning; red sky at night, sailor's delight - pay attention to good and bad warning signs
• Paint the town red - celebrate, go out partying
• Red eye - an overnight flight
Bad meanings of red
• Seeing red - to be angry
• Red herring - something that deceives or distracts attention from the truth
• In the red - being overdrawn at the bank or losing money
• Red flag - denotes danger, warning, or an impending battle |
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About Red
Red is power, hence the red power tie for business people and the red carpet for celebrities and VIPs (very important people).
Red, in its most positive sense, is the colour for courage, strength and pioneering spirit. However, in the most negative aspect, it is the colour of anger, violence and brutality and, interestingly, before world war two it was noted that a lot of red was being worn.
Flashing red lights denote danger or emergency. Stop signs and stop lights are red to get the drivers' attention and alert them to the dangers of the intersection.
In some cultures, red denotes purity, joy, and celebration. Red is the color of happiness and prosperity in China and may be used to attract good luck.
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