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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 and 740 [[nanometer]]s. | |||
It is sometimes used to mark things that are wrong, important or dangerous. | |||
Red is also commonly used as a warning to stop. | |||
== Meaning of red == | |||
* Red can represent [[passion]], [[anger]], [[rage]] or [[love]]. | |||
* In many countries, a red [[light]] shows [[car]]s when they should stop. | |||
* In politics, "red" is a [[symbol]] of [[Communism]]. The "[[Red Army]]" can refer to the army of the old [[Soviet Union]], or the [[People's Republic of China]]. It is also related to the [[Red Brigade]]. | |||
* Red is the color of [[heat]] and [[blood]], so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, [[Influence|power]], determination, as well as [[passion]], desire and [[love]]. | |||
* Red is an [[emotion]]ally intense color. It is thought that it tends to raise [[blood pressure]] and make people breathe faster. It is very easy to notice, which is why stop signs, stoplights, and fire equipment are usually painted red. In [[heraldry]], red is often used to indicate [[courage]]. It is a color found in many national [[flag]]s. | |||
* Red brings [[attention]] to text and images on the [[Internet]]. | |||
* In advertising, red is often used to cause [[erotic]] feelings. | |||
* Red is widely used to indicate [[danger]]. | |||
* Red is associated with [[energy]], so it may be used to promote [[energy drinks]], games, [[cars]], items related to sports and high [[physical activity]]. | |||
[[Category:National colours]] | |||