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  2. Color symbolism - Wikipedia

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    The same color of green symbolizes envy in Belgium and the US, but envy is symbolized by yellow in Germany and Russia, and purple in Mexico. Even the colors that denote powerful emotions vary. Love is symbolized by green in Japan, red and purple in China, Korea, Japan, and the US.

  3. Handkerchief code - Wikipedia

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    v. t. 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 ...

  4. Green - Wikipedia

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    In Thailand, the color green is considered auspicious for those born on a Wednesday (light green for those born at night). Springtime, freshness, and hope. Green is the color most commonly associated in the United States and Europe with springtime, freshness, and hope. Green is often used to symbolize rebirth and renewal and immortality.

  5. Political colour - Wikipedia

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    In most of Latin America, green is associated with pro-choice movements, the colour started being used in Argentina as a symbol of third wave feminism and abortion rights, with a green scarf as a symbol. However, green is also the colour of many christian democratic parties in the region which opposes abortion, like in Aruba, Bolivia, Peru ...

  6. List of awareness ribbons - Wikipedia

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    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, ribbons, particularly those of a single color, some colors may refer to more than one cause.

  7. Color in Chinese culture - Wikipedia

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    綠 lǜ 'green': The intermediary color of the east, combination of central yellow and eastern blue; 碧 bì 'emerald blue': The intermediary color of the west, combination of eastern blue and western white; 紅 hóng 'light red': The intermediary color of the south, combination of western white and southern red

  8. Color psychology - Wikipedia

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    The general model of color psychology relies on six basic principles: Color can carry a specific meaning. Color meaning is either based in learned meaning or biologically innate meaning. The perception of a color causes evaluation automatically by the person perceiving.

  9. Rainbow flag (LGBT) - Wikipedia

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    The rainbow flag or pride flag is a symbol of LGBT pride and LGBT social movements. The colors reflect the diversity of the LGBT community and the spectrum of human sexuality and gender. Using a rainbow flag as a symbol of LGBT pride began in San Francisco, California, but eventually became common at LGBT rights events worldwide.

  10. Liturgical colours - Wikipedia

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    Liturgical colours are specific colours used for vestments and hangings within the context of Christian liturgy. The symbolism of violet, blue, white, green, red, gold, black, rose and other colours may serve to underline moods appropriate to a season of the liturgical year or may highlight a special occasion.

  11. Viridian - Wikipedia

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    Viridian is a bright shade of spring green, which places the color between green and teal on the color wheel, or, in paint, a tertiary bluegreen color. Viridian is dark in value, has medium saturation, and is transparent .