1. RED... Adam borisek

2. ... Psychological associations Red has more personal associations than any other colour Increases enthusiasm Stimulates energy Encourages action and confidence A sense of protection from fears and anxiety

3. ... Cultural associations Red is the colour for the base or root chakra. This chakra is located at the base of the spine and allows us to be grounded and connect to the universal energies. Red represents beauty in many languages and cultures, including Russia Red was associated with fire, south, and summer in china In China, red is associated with good luck and fortune. In India, a red mark on the forehead is said to bring good luck. Islamic, Hindu, and Chinese brides traditionally wear red

4. Political and historical associations communists in the Middle Ages of the Middle East used red as their symbol for revolution Socialist red was used as a colour of European Revolutionaries, often in the form of the red flag In the United States, red is associated with the center-right Republican Party The colour was also associated with political vehicles such as the Red Guard in China and the Red Guards during the Russian Revolution of 1917

5. ... Religious and mythical associations Red is used as a symbol of sin Christianity which associates red with the blood of murder In Roman Catholicism, red represents wrath, one of the Seven Deadly Sins In Christianity, Satan is usually depicted in the colour red and/or wearing a red costume Both the Greeks and the Hebrews considered red a symbol of love, as well as sacrifice