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  2. Orange (colour) - Wikipedia

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    Orange is the colour between yellow and red on the spectrum of visible light. The human eyes perceive orange when observing light with a dominant wavelength between roughly 585 and 620 nanometres. In traditional colour theory, it is a secondary colour of pigments, produced by mixing yellow and red. In the RGB colour model, it is a tertiary ...

  3. Color symbolism - Wikipedia

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    Orange is a secondary color across many models of color space. It is often associated with amusement, extroversion, fire, energy and activity. It is the color most closely associated with autumn and leaves. It is one of the most attention-grabbing colors in human vision, and is often used to attract the eye (traffic cones, safety vests, etc.).

  4. Political colour - Wikipedia

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    In the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland orange is associated with Unionism and the Orange Order. In South Africa, orange is often associated with conservative Afrikaner political movements. Orange was the official colour of the National Party which was the country's governing party from 1948 to 1994.

  5. Wait: Why is Halloween all black and orange? The meaning ...

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    Here's the history and meaning behind traditional Halloween colors, including orange, black, purple and green. Experts explain the origins of these spooky hues.

  6. List of awareness ribbons - Wikipedia

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    List of awareness ribbons. It has been suggested that this article be merged with Pink and blue ribbon. ( Discuss) Proposed since March 2024. This is a partial list of awareness ribbons. The meaning behind an awareness ribbon depends on its colors and pattern. Since many advocacy groups have adopted ribbons as symbols of support or awareness ...

  7. Shades of orange - Wikipedia

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    Shades of orange. In optics, orange has a wavelength between approximately 585 and 620 nm and a hue of 30° in HSV color space. In the RGB color space it is a secondary color numerically halfway between gamma-compressed red and yellow, as can be seen in the RGB color wheel. The complementary color of orange is azure.

  8. Handkerchief code - Wikipedia

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    e. The handkerchief code (also known as the hanky code, the bandana code, and flagging) [ 1] is a system of color-coded cloth handkerchief or bandanas for non-verbally communicating one's interests in sexual activities and fetishes. The color of the handkerchief identifies a particular activity, and the pocket it is worn in (left or right ...

  9. Color psychology - Wikipedia

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    Color psychology is the study of colors and hues as a determinant of human behavior. Color influences perceptions that are not obvious, such as the taste of food. Colors have qualities that can cause certain emotions in people. [ 1] How color influences individuals may differ depending on age, gender, and culture. [ 2]