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Rose Color Meanings

A guide to the traditional meanings associated with the colors of roses, numbers of roses and more. For hundreds of years, roses have been used to convey messages of love, gratitude, friendship and remembrance without words.

These traditions continue today as various colors and combinations of roses convey different meanings. In addition to colors of roses, learn the meanings behind the number of roses and other rose meanings. Many of the more well-known rose color meanings and meanings of rose color combinations are listed below.

	Red Rose The most popular of all rose colors, red roses symbolize deep love, romance and passion. The red rose has long been a symbol of beauty and perfection and can also symbolize courage. A dark red or burgundy rose depicts a beauty that is uncontrived and unadorned.
	White Rose White roses represent purity and innocence and can also symbolize reverence and humility. They are often used in bridal bouquets as a symbol of spiritual love, unity and new beginnings. White roses are also used in sympathy arrangements for funerals.
	Pink Rose Pink roses convey a message of elegance, grace and gentleness. Deep pink often signifies appreciation and gratitude while light pink signifies admiration, joy and sweetness.
	Yellow Rose Yellow roses symbolize friendship, happiness and warmth. Yellow roses can also convey a desire to start anew or give a relationship a second chance after a quarrel or misunderstanding.
	Orange Rose The bright and bold color of orange roses represents enthusiasm, energy and desire. Orange roses can also convey pride in an accomplishment or celebration of a new beginning or venture.
	Purple Rose / Lavender Rose Lavender or Purple Roses express the feeling of love at first sight. These unique and beautiful roses convey a sense enchantment or something magical.
	Peach Rose Peach Roses can convey many different sentiments such as gratitude, appreciation, admiration or sympathy. They can also convey friendship and sociability. A pale peach rose symbolizes modesty.
	Coral Rose Coral Roses represent desire, passion and excitement. It also says "I admire your accomplishments" and represents good fortune.
	Blue Rose Blue Roses symbolize mystery or something desired, but unattainable. Blue roses do not occur naturally and are artificially colored.
	Yellow Rose with Red Tips A yellow rose with red tips symbolizes friendship falling into love.
More rose colors: Black roses symbolize death or loss (there is no jet black rose, but a red rose dark enough to appear black) Burgundy roses symbolize unconscious, uncontrived beauty Cream roses represent richness, perfection and the best qualities Gold roses celebrate absolute achievement Green roses symbolize freshness, good health and abundance
Meaning of Rose Color Combinations:
	Red and White Roses Red and white roses together symbolize unity.
	Pink and Red Roses Pink and red roses together symbolize passion and romance.
	Red and Yellow Roses Red and yellow roses together symbolize happiness and celebration. A bouquet of yellow roses with a single red rose tells someone you would like to be more than just friends.
Yellow and White Roses Yellow and white roses together represent harmony. Pastel Color Roses Pastel or pale blends of roses together represent friendship and sociability.

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