Read Time: 4 min A color scheme of pure red and green says Christmas because these two hues have come to be known as the colors of this widely celebrated holiday. Have you ever wondered, “Why are red and green traditional Christmas colors?”I have waded through scholarly research and popular tales only to find many conflicting stories. What follows […]
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Read Time: 5 min Quotes About Color Red Red is such an interesting color to correlate with emotion, because it’s on both ends of the spectrum. On one end you have happiness, falling in love, infatuation with someone, passion, all that. On the other end, you’ve got obsession, jealousy, danger, fear, anger and frustration.Taylor Swift, American singer-songwriter, b. 1989 […]
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Read Time: 2 min 2017 Chinese New Year is arriving on January 28, 2017, and originally I was going to share the colors associated with Chinese new year and their meanings. Instead, in light of what has been going on here in the U.S. in the past week, I thought you would enjoy hearing about the predictions for the […]
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Read Time: 4 min Is it just me or are you at a point in life where you enjoy snow more from the inside looking out than being out in it? I think the many years I spent in Upstate New York and New England digging out my driveway and being caught ‘under dressed’ in the interest of fashion […]
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Read Time: < 1 minute So you’re ready for a change—but with so many colors out there to choose from, how do you find the right one for you? Let Sensational Color’s Kate Smith show you how easy picking a paint color can be, with three easy tips that will help you find your perfect color—and kick start your painting […]
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Read Time: < 1 minute A red room is often described as ‘classic’ because we associate it with history and historic settings. When it comes to the color red one of the most iconic rooms in America is the Red Room in the White House.The vivid color scheme and cozy size made it a favorite place for presidents and first […]
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Read Time: 3 min Painted entirely in an enchanting salmon pink, Marrakesh is fondly referred to as the “Rose City” or “Red City” by thousands of cultural pilgrims who fervently scout its lanes. Marrakesh, the jewel of Morocco, has been the epicenter of culture and trade for ages.Its inviting pink walls, alleys and palaces have, over time, provided a […]
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Read Time: 4 min Dresden was such a surprise. Until my visit to this ancient city last fall, I only connected Dresden to the destructive 1945 allied fire bombing which reduced the city to a heap of smoking ruble and killed thousands of civilians.
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Read Time: < 1 minute From the article: Red pen too aggressive, Queensland teachers told By Gabrielle Dunlevy, AAP, December 03, 2008
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Read Time: 3 min Etymologists, or word detectives, say the word red has roots in a Proto-Indo-European word and is linked to our most ancient ancestors.
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Read Time: 2 min An idea can have more than one color association but it is the subtle differences that determine the best color to communicate that idea.
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Read Time: < 1 minute There has been a great deal of buzz about Blue Lizard sunscreen. Parents, dermatologists, and lifeguards are among those singing praises for everything from its kid-friendly ingredients to its smooth application to its effectiveness in protecting against the harmful rays of the sun.While I, too, think it’s a great product, simply having “blue” in the […]
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Read Time: 2 min In order to get something done you may have to cut through red tape. Here is why such a frustrating hindrance is associated with red.
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Read Time: < 1 minute If someone tells you that today is a red letter day, they mean it’s a day of importance, such as a holiday or anniversary. But why “red letter?”
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Read Time: 2 min It wasn’t until 5 years after the Continental Congress adopted our flag in 1777, that the meanings behind the colors of the American flag were revealed.
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Read Time: < 1 minute George Noory had read the recent news story, “Study says the woman in red drives the men crazy,” and wanted to know, “Is it true?” Here’s my answer.
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Read Time: 3 min The focus in the world of fashion and beauty has always been on the superficial, physical appearance. But the essence of beauty can always be found in the details
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Read Time: 3 min The color red has played an instrumental role in Indian customs and beliefs, most notably married women.
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Read Time: 2 min Given red’s “pushy” reputation, how a red room affects productivity isn’t exactly as once thought. The true answer, like the devil is in the details.
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Read Time: < 1 minute Bluwood brand color teal may become the next unique color recognized in building materials and become a billboard for the product on new construction sites.
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