Colors affect our lives greatly. They create our feeling and color of life as well as suggesting our moods. Believe it or not, wearing certain colors can help you get a raise, win an argument, and encourage friends to spill the largest gossip. Colors in your home have the ability to relax you, encourage or discourage conversation, and even get you insomnia. And hues on packaging send subliminal messages that the enclosed product product is healthy, expensive or dangerous.
So I decided to tell you more about the magic of colors and feature some amazing works found on dA, starting with my favorite one - red!



When a matador waves a red cape in the ring, he is playing to the crowd as much as the bull. Bulls are actually colorblind and respond only to the movement of the cape; the audience however, fully appreciates the energy of vibrant red. The color says danger, excitement, passion, strength, aggression, and success.



Red is a literal shock to the system, grabbing your attention and requiring an effort to view. Starting at red will raise your blood pressure and make your pulse race. Ever wonder why so many fast food restaurants are painted red? The color activates your glands, making you hungry while also tiring your eyes, which encourages you eat a lot and leave quickly. Because of its powerful effect on your autonomic nervous system it can also make you jumpy and restless. Gambling casinos found that people place larger and riskier bets under red lights, so they’re often used in high – stakes areas – that’s something to think about on your next trip to Las Vegas At the same time, the color stimulates to make quick decisions, which is why it’s a popular choice for ‘Buy Now’ buttons on retail websites.



Red also telegraphs energy and courage, giving one a sense of power to get things done. That’s why politicians often wear red ties, particularly in presidential debates.



Clearly, red evokes intense, strong emotions – passion among them. After all, it’s the favorite color for valentines and appropriately named ‘red light’ districts. Woman in red are often seen as flirtatious, extroverted, and playful.



In China, red represents good luck and is worn by brides and used in ‘red egg’ ceremonies to bless newborn babies. Feng shui practitioners suggest using the power of red to expel bad ch’I or energy, from the house. But in decorating, red comes with a warning: Use it only in rooms where you want to encourage activity and lively conversation, such as a living or dining room. (If you do put it in your dining room, be prepared for people eat twice as much



Red’s high visibility makes it ideal for catching your eye in advertising and safety products. The dynamism of red also makes it the most commonly used color in national flags.




Enjoy



Facts taken from most amazing book about colors - The Complete Color Harmony by Tina Sutton and Bride M. Whelan