How to wear red
A red piece steals the show: pair it with black, white, beige or jeans. A red coat over neutral clothes is an easy way to wear it. For shoes, nude, black and red itself work. Red lips or red shoes liven up a neutral look.
Red in home decor
Red works in decor as an accent: an armchair, a lamp, throw pillows or a front door. Pair it with white, gray or black for a modern style. With wood and beige it feels warmer. Avoid painting whole bedrooms red because it's stimulating.
Red in graphic and web design
Red draws the eye, which is why it's used for buttons, sales and alerts. Pair it with lots of white or gray and use it sparingly so it keeps its impact.
What to avoid
Avoid pairing it with bright green, because it looks like Christmas, or with intense orange, because it's too much. Large areas of red get tiring.
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