The colors of rubies and emeralds are so striking that they define shades of red and green—ruby red and emerald green. But have you ever wondered how they get those colors? One feature of compounds ...

There’s just something about red. Bold, fiery, commanding — red knows how to catch your attention. Accordingly, you might not be surprised to learn all the powerful concepts the color can represent.

Ahead, here’s how interior designers actually decorate with red at home—plus the pieces we’re eyeing to inject some of its energy into our own spaces. “While I love an all-red interior, I prefer to ...