RED – What Your Favorite Color Says About You
Did you know that colors can cause certain feelings and set a mood. Did you know that colors also have meanings and connotations that can give insight into your personality? If RED is your favorite color then this article is all about you.
Traditionally, red has been all about hearts, a dozen roses and cool cars. It makes us think of 1950’s classic red lips, a matadors bullfighting cape and triple cherries on a slot machine. Maybe you think of Santa Claus with his fuzzy red suit or the red horns and pitchfork of a devil.
Regardless of the objects you think of, the color red has the instant connotation of love and lust. Red is the color of seduction and can turn every head in a room with it’s bold and daring hues. It excites the senses, promotes passion and increases intensity. It is the color that represents activity and energy. Historically and also in nature, red represents danger and blood. You can see that if your favorite color is red, you command attention, have a lot of emotions, are passionate and exude energy.
According to experts in the fields of color and science, red is a powerful color that can have actual physical effects on the human body. It raises metabolism, increases heart rate and respiration rate and it can raise blood pressure too! Red is a powerful color with a lot of symbolism across many cultures.The characteristics of red often have conflicting meanings. For example, you could be a successful celebrity walking the red carpet, or you could be a destitute failure with all your finances being “in the red”. Red also represents these opposites:
- Love or Anger
- Good Luck or Danger
- Prosperity or Death
- Cupid or Devil
- Passion or Jealousy
- Joy or Rage
- Protection or Violence
- Strength or Caution
Red holds a lot of symbolism such as danger, bravery, royalty, long life, death, energy and war. It reminds us of Valentine’s day, Christmas, and bringing the teacher a shiny red apple on the first day of school. It is strong and dangerous and protective all at once. Red is fiery and fierce and spicy. Loving the color red as your favorite certainly means that you are in touch with your power and passion. You are most likely a leader, fearless, passionate and intense. Do you like fast sports cars and an element of danger? Then Red is your color.
You can also never go wrong with red licorice, red rain boots and love letters.
Do you have any qualities to add that you think are related to the color red? Please share your opinions with fellow red lovers below in the comments.
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RED. ORANGE. YELLOW. GREEN. BLUE. PURPLE. PINK
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Angela Tolsma
Oh gosh just last night I asked my husband what his favorite color was. Mine is definitely reds/pinks. I have never really thought about what it says about me though! I love that it can represent opposites, because sometimes that’s totally how I feel!
Lois Alter Mark
I am so not a red person but I do love all the reds in the photos! I am much more about blues and greens, and would be curious what that says about me!
Eloise
it’s crazy to think that I was just asked ‘what’s your favorite color’ a couple days ago from a child… and I said Red, HA! I also said light blue is a close second! ; )
I never really noticed all of the contradictions of the red color’s meaning (complete opposites) very interesting!
Stephanie
Red has always been my favorite color. It was my high school color (Red Knights). My wedding was red and white. My phone case and wallet are red. And I am sitting here in a red shirt right now as I type!
Ashley
A dark midnight blue has been my favorite color for forever, but my mom’s is various shades of red and this is definitely her to a T.
Shell
My fave color is ocean blue but I totally love the red in your amazing photographs!!! My fave wallet is red though!
Caitlin
Definitely true for my son whose favorite color has always been red. He is FULL of energy and activity!
David Elliott
My favorite color is blue, maybe even a teal that’s kind of a mixture with blue and green. Red is a good color too. I think red definitely represents excitement and passion.
Danielle Faith
My favorite color is pink. I wonder what that says about me!?!?!?! It can’t be that far off from red, now can it? Maybe a little sweeter/lovey instead of bold/beautiful? I don’t know?
Drake Conan
Red is one of my favorite color,i never thought that it has a meaning.Thanks for sharing this information for awareness!
Alexis
Although red is not my favorite color, it does speak to me. I think of red as passion and anger. Such a sultry color!
Sarah Seals
I always think red does not look good on me. Then I wear a red dress or other shirt and people say how they love it on me. It’s just too “wild” for me. I much prefer muted tones or black.
Lynn Woods
Red is a great color for me, but I for some reason don’t wear much of it. That dress is beautiful!
Tonya
I could go without the licorice but everything else is SPOT ON!! Red is a fabulous color!