Red is often considered a powerful color. Red ties are sometimes called power ties. Red is also a cheerful color. Some people say, "when you feel blue, wear red." In china, red is the color of good luck, and people wear red to weddings. Deep red looks strong and powerful, but light red-pink-looks soft and gentle. Pink is a romantic color. It is the color of love. In the United States, pink is often associated with girls. But before the 1920s,pink was considered a boy's color.