Red:The Colours of Love and War: Red is hot. It's a strong color that conjures up a range of seemingly conflicting emotions from passionate love to violence and warfare. Red is Cupid and the Devil.

Nature of Red: A stimulant, red is the hottest of the warm colors.  Studies show that red can have a physical effect, increasing the rate of respiration and even can raise blood pressure! In some cultures, red denotes purity, joy, and celebration. Red is the color of happiness and prosperity in China and may be used to attract good luck.

Small doses can often be more effective than large amounts of this strong color. Multiple shades of red and even pink or orange can combine for a cheerful palette.

Pink: Both red and pink denote love but while red is hot passion, pink is romantic and charming. You can use pink to convey playfulness, think hot pink flamingoes!  Or tenderness, think pastel pinks.

Using Red: Use the color red to grab attention and to get people to take action. Use red when you don't want to sink into the background. Use red to suggest speed combined with confidence and perhaps even a dash of danger. A little bit of red goes a long way.

Using Pink: Try using multiple shades of pink, light purples or other pastel colours together maintain the soft, delicate, and playful nature of pink. Add strength with darker shades of pinks and purple and burgundy.

Using Red with Other Colors: Although not normally considered an ideal coupling, in combination with green, red is a Christmas color — a joyful season.   Red looks great with Black, to create a sensual and seductive atmosphere: with orange and Pink to liven things up and with white and Ivory for Styish maximum impact.

Using Pink with Other Colors: All shades of pink get sophisticated when combined with black or gray or medium to darker shades of blue. Medium to dark green with pink is also a sharp-looking combo.