Color meaning and psychology

RED – immediately gets our attention

Is a strong and powerful color therefore immediately gets our attention.

Its a lively and friendly color associated with ambition and vitality and also helps to overcome negative thoughts.

Makes things appear nearer then their are.

Stimulates and raises pulse rate.In sports, we favor the ones in red.

Stimulates appetite!

Negative – when too much red’s around us we may feel irritated, impatient and uncomfortable. Can be associated with defiance and aggression.

BLUE – world’s favorite color.

Color of the mind, inspires creativity and clarity. Clear thought and communication. Serene and mentally calming. helps memorizing information.

Dark blue – connects us to intuition and the feminine side. Calming and relaxing.

Light blue – makes us feel quiet and protected. Helps concentrate and calms.

Light + Dark = trust/trustfullness

Negative – oldness, lack of emotion, unfriendliness.

YELLOW – Strongest color psychologically.

Emotional and cheerful, color of optimism, joy and happiness.

Symbolizes wisdom, confidence, creative and intellectual energy.

Enhances concentration, helps to memorize, recall, think clearly, make decisions and come up with new ideas.

Speeds metabolism!

Negative – people lose their temper more in in yellow rooms and babies tend to cry. Irrationality, fear, depression, anxiety.

GREEN – Natural

Color of Fertility, life, balance, self respect and well being. It helps to feel comfortable, relaxed and calm.

Symbolizes harmony, learning and growth.

Used often to calm people, in hospitals. green room before appearing on TV.

Dark green – Masculine, conservative, and implies wealth.

Negative – Boredom, Stagnation, Blandness, Enervation.

PURPLE – Deep effect psychologically.

Feminine and romantic
Associated with: Creativity, joy, fertility, sex, luxury, wealth and sophistication.

Also connected with magic, fantasy world, evil, death.

Associated with royalty and finest quality.

Light purple – Deep contemplation meditation, Connection to a higher consciousness, Transformation of the soul.

Harmony of the mind and emotions, Mental balance and stability.

Color of the humanitarian, unconditional and selfless love. Encourages creative pursuits and Seeks inspiration.

Negative – Introversion, decadence, suppression, inferiority.