COLOURS AND THERE MEANING Red is the colour

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COLOURS AND THERE MEANING

COLOURS AND THERE MEANING

Red is the colour of extremes. Its the colour of passionate love, seduction, violence,

Red is the colour of extremes. Its the colour of passionate love, seduction, violence, danger, and adventure. Our prehistoric ancestors saw red as the colour of fire and blood energy and primal life forces and most of reds symbolism today arises from its powerful associations in the past. Red is normally showed with: Danger Fire Warnings Horror Blood Stop Caution Etc.

Orange is the only colour of the spectrum whose name was taken from an

Orange is the only colour of the spectrum whose name was taken from an object, the popular fruit the orange. In nature its the colour of vivid sunsets, fire, vegetables, flowers, fish, and many citrus fruits. In our contemporary world, orange is the colour of marmalade, Halloween, traffic cones, life boats, Cheetos, and Halloween. Orange is normally shown with: Fruit Caution Fire Sun/Sunsets Various Flowers

Purples rarity in nature and the expense of creating the colour and has given

Purples rarity in nature and the expense of creating the colour and has given purple a supernatural aura for centuries. Purple is also the most powerful wavelength of the rainbow – and its a color with a powerful history that has evolved over time. In fact, the origins of the symbolism of purple are more significant and interesting than those of any other colour. It is shown for royalty and power. Purple is normally shown as: Royalty Calm Power Lightning Sad Ect.

Black is a colour that is often used to portray something evil, depressing, scary

Black is a colour that is often used to portray something evil, depressing, scary and even death in the Western civilization. The black colour meaning is often negatively charged, as in blackmail, blacklist and black hole etc. Black is also a very powerful colour that symbolizes class, elegance and wealth. Black is normally shown as: Darkness Sadness Empty Scary Death Depression Evil Ect.

White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to

White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the colour of perfection. White means safety, purity, and cleanliness. As opposed to black, white usually has a positive connotation. White can represent a successful beginning. In heraldry, white depicts faith and purity. White is normally shown for: Spirit Pure Positivity Safety Goodness Innocence Ect.

Green is the colour of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Green

Green is the colour of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. Dark green is also commonly associated with money. Green has great healing power. It is the most restful color for the human eye; it can improve vision. Green suggests stability and endurance. Green is normally shown as: Nature Positivity Happy Money Grass Etc.

Blue is the colour of the sky and sea. It is often associated with

Blue is the colour of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. Blue is normally shown as: Sky Sea Sadness Cold Water Calm Heaven Confidence Etc.

Yellow is the colour of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.

Yellow is the colour of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy. Yellow produces a warming effect, arouses cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity, and generates muscle energy. Yellow is often associated with food. Bright, pure yellow is an attention getter, which is the reason taxicabs are painted this colour. Yellow is normally shown as: Sun Positivity Caution Warnings Summer Ect.