Color of the Week: Red

Red:  |red|  noun.  the pure color of blood, fire, or ruby; the primary color next to orange and opposite violet at one extreme end of the visible spectrum, an effect of light with a wavelength between 610 and 780 nm.

We are surrounded by color. Colors affect us in subtle ways. They can enhance our passions, lift our mood, spark our creativity and stimulate our senses. Color livens up our life.

The color red captures my attention instantly. I love this bold and daring color. When I think of the color red, I imagine a few things - apples, a cardinal, cherries, tomatoes, a ladybug, a stop sign, strawberries.

When I see red I feel energized and excited. This eye-catching color can be striking and soft - from scarlet and crimson to a subtle shade of coral. I love the earth tones of red too. The red-brown and indian-red shades remind me of the Grand Canyon and the Red Sand Beach in Hana, Hawaii. This rusty red color of the earth compels me to feel grounded and relaxed. What does the color red bring up for you?