Cinnabar Red

Deep Crimson was one of ancient China's most precious colors. The Han Dynasty restricted crimson robes to the Three Ducal Ministers. The term "crimson lips" from Jin Dynasty poetry became a classic image of feminine beauty.

Pink Red was named for its popularity among imperial concubines. Safflower was one of the most precious dyes in the Han Dynasty court. According to "Tiangong Kaiwu", safflower-dyed silk was worth its weight in gold.

Rouge is one of China's oldest cosmetics. The Xiongnu people first made rouge from safflower, introduced to China by Zhang Qian's western mission. Tang Dynasty women applied rouge broadly across their cheeks. Yang Guifei's "sweat-tinted color" became a famous beauty anecdote.

Canada's flag centers a simple, powerful red maple leaf flanked by red bars representing the Pacific and Atlantic. The maple leaf has symbolized Canada since the 18th century, and the sugar maple's crimson autumn foliage captivates travelers.

In the 1920s the international racing body assigned colors to nations; Italy received red. Ferrari elevated the tradition, making Ferrari Red the ultimate symbol of speed, passion, and Italian craftsmanship. Every red prancing horse carries Enzo Ferrari's dream.

In 1886 pharmacist John Pemberton created Coca-Cola in Atlanta. Its eye-catching red came from early barrel paint and became inseparable from the brand. Today Coca-Cola Red is one of the world's most recognized colors.