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| - | '''Red''' is the [[color]] that is on the outside [[edge]] of the [[rainbow]]. It is one of the three [[primary color]]s, along with [[blue]] and [[yellow]]. Red light has a [[wavelength]] between 630-760 nm. | + | '''Red''' is a [[primary color]]. The color it the outtermost [[color]] on the [[rainbow]]. |
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| - | Red is the color of [[blood]] and [[tomato]]es. It is sometimes used to mark things that are wrong, important, or dangerous.
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| - | ==Meaning of Red==
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| - | Red can represent passion, anger, or [[love]]. In many countries, a red [[light]] shows [[car]]s when they should stop.
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| - | In politics, "red" is related to [[Communism]]. The "Red Army" can refer to the army of the old [[Soviet Union]], or the [[People's Republic of China]].
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| - | It is also related to the [[Red Brigade]].
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| - | Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love.
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| - | Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure. It has very high visibility, which is why stop signs, stoplights, and fire equipment are usually painted red. In heraldry, red is used to indicate courage. It is a color found in many national flags.
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| - | Red brings text and images to the foreground. Use it as an accent color to stimulate people to make quick decisions; it is a perfect color for 'Buy Now' or 'Click Here' buttons on Internet banners and websites. In advertising, red is often used to evoke erotic feelings (red lips, red nails, red-light districts, 'Lady in Red', etc). Red is widely used to indicate danger (high voltage signs, traffic lights). This color is also commonly associated with energy, so you can use it when promoting energy drinks, games, cars, items related to sports and high physical activity.
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| - | '''Pink''' signifies romance, love, and friendship. It denotes feminine qualities and passiveness.
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| - | '''Dark red''' is associated with vigor, willpower, rage, anger, leadership, courage, longing, malice, and wrath.
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| - | '''Brown''' suggests stability and denotes masculine qualities.
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| - | '''Reddish-brown''' is associated with harvest and fall. it is also the color of thanksgiving
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| - | ==See also==
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| - | *[[Redhead]]
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| - | == Other websites ==
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| - | * [http://scratchpad.wikia.com/wiki/Couleur_rouge rouge in easy French]
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| - | [[Category:Basic English 850 words]]
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