Let’s explore Rory’s favourite colour, red!

Red mixed with white is light red. Pink mixed with white is light pink.

Red is the first colour human babies see after being able to see black and white.

Red light has the longest wavelength on the visible colour spectrum.

Red is technically cooler than blue.

Red and cyan are complimentary colours. When they are mixed, they create a neutral colour.

Cardinals get their red feathers from carotenoids in their food.

Red objects attract attention because of the longer wavelength. The colour is easier to see from farther away. It is why things like stop signs are red.

Red pandas are not related to giant pandas. They are more closely related to raccoons.

Seeing the colour red can increase your pulse and heart rate.

Mars is called the “red planet” because of the iron oxide on its surface.