Psychology Of Color

Have you ever wondered why you like the colors you like?? What they represent

and WHY they make you feel how you feel?? Studies say that colors can alter our

perceptions….. perhaps that’s why I wanted to paint my room blue and white

when I got home from my first trip to Greece many moons ago.

Whatever your reason for liking the colors you do here is a little INSIGHT into

Psychology OF Color.

RED_____________

Is a strong emotional color, which has long been associated with vitality and ambition, love,

 warmth and SEXUALITY. Although it can help overcome negative thoughts, too much can be
 
associated with anger and therefore may irritate.

PINK____________

Is an emotionally soothing and calming color, giving a feeling of warmth and NURTURING.

  It is associated with love and protection.

ORANGE________

Stimulates the mind, is CHEERFUL and warm, and reminds us of the sun.

 Variants such as apricot and peach can be good for alleviating nervous exhaustion

YELLOW________

Is also happy, and associated with bright days. It is associated with the intellectual side

 of the mind, stimulating memory and new IDEAS. It is important to avoid dull yellows,

 however, as these are associated with fear.

GREEN__________

A Is most strongly associated with nature. It creates a feeling of comfort, laziness, relaxation,

 CALMNESS and space. While green can be a color of optimism and well being, variants such

 as lime and olive green can have a detrimental effect on both physical and mental emotional
 
health, since these are associated with emotions of envy, resentment and possessiveness

BLUE____________

A cool, calming color, is associated with a higher part of the mind than yellow.

It’s attributed to inspiring mental control, clarity, and creativity. As well as RELAXING,

 variants of blue, such as midnight, can have a sedating effect. This is to be moderated,

 however as too much dark blue can be depressing.

PURPLE_________

Is said to have a deep effect on the PSYCHE and can be used to calm and pacify nerves.

 Variants of purple are also associated with stimulating the artistic side of the brain.

BROWN_________

The Color of mother earth, is natural, confident and casual, and is associated with stability.

 However, it can signify REPRESSED emotion.

WHITE__________

Has long been the color of purity. It is the color of PEACE, comfort and inner emotional cleaning.

 However, too much white can be cold and isolating.

GREY____________

Is associated with tradition, independence and self-control, a shield against the outside world.

 It is often considered non-committal as it sits between the STRONGER colours of white and black.

BLACK___________

Denotes sophistication, elegance and formality. It is protective and MYSTERIOUS, yet can be morbid and depressive.