Did you know colors could affect your moods, feelings and behavior? There have been many studies done on how exactly colors can affect us and of course, you must take into account your personal culture and experiences. There is a great article found on www.verywell.com about this very subject where the psychological effects of color are examined.
To keep it simple, think of your own life situations. Does the color blue make you think of calm and cool things? Does the color red trigger a sense of urgency or excitement? Have you heard the saying “Green with Envy”? Either try adding colors into your décor at home or work to adjust your moods. This little “life hack” can also be used in the business world for marketing purposes.
How do people respond to different colors? Take a look at the list of colors below and possible effects and reactions:
Black: Used in fashion as a slimming quality and with formal wear. Is associated with death or mourning. It is associated with villains and evil characters in films.
White: Many people associate white with purity or innocence. Bride wear white as do small children for religious ceremonies. It is also associated with being sterile, clean, and adding space.
Red: Red evokes a lot of emotion. It is associated with love, power, anger, and intensity. In fashion, it is usually a bold statement of confidence and self-acceptance.
Blue: In general, blue provides a calm serene feeling. It can even make you feel a cooler temperature at times when used in décor. It also represents sadness as an emotion.
Green: Green symbolizes nature and health. IT also symbolizes luck, money and jealousy. It is thought to relieve stress, be a sign of fertility and growth.
Yellow: This color is bright, cheery and warm but can be the most exhausting due to its brilliance of color. Yellow can increase metabolism as it increases your energy level but can also increase your frustration levels. It is a very attention grabbing color.
Purple: A sign of wealth and royalty due to it being hard to find in natural settings and frequently requiring dyes and a great deal of effort to obtain the color. This color is often perceived as mysterious and even spiritual.
Brown: Brown is a sign of strength, reliability, security, and safety. Brown can bring to mind conventional and natural dispositions.
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