Colors!
Is color capable of affecting your moods and even your behavior. Although some color associations are universal, colors may have different meanings in other cultures. For example, while green usually is viewed as a calming color, residents in tropical countries may associate this color with danger. While white is associated with purity in the Western world, Eastern cultures often view this color as cold and sterile.
Red
The color red grabs your attention, and increases your blood pressure, pulse and breathing, according to the Paint Quality Institute’s website. Red is the color most often associated with passion and love. Red also can stimulate your appetite, which makes it a good color choice for your dining room. Red clothing can be energizing, and will earn you second looks. Mix red with white, and it transforms into a romantic and relaxing color–pink.
Orange
Orange conveys excitement and energy. “In ancient cultures, orange was used to heal the lungs and increase energy levels,” according to Freshome.com. While orange is attention-grabbing, it also is bright, friendly and reminiscent of beautiful fall colors. Use orange–and its more muted cousin, rust–to create a welcoming room.
Yellow
Yellow represents sunshine, cheer, optimism and clarity. Yellow enhances concentration, according to InfoPlease.com. Although it usually is considered a cheerful color, yellow can have negative effects. Of all the colors, yellow is hardest on the eyes, and it may stimulate your frustration and anger.
Blue
Blue, the color of sky and water, represents calmness and serenity. Fashion consultants often recommend wearing blue for a job interview, since it conveys loyalty, reliability and productivity, says David Johnson in the article “Color Psychology” published by InfoPlease.com. You may wish to use this color in your bedroom for its soothing effects. An overabundance of blue, however, can feel cold and depressing.
Green
Green, the color of nature, is refreshing and relaxing. Hospitals and doctors’ offices often use green because it’s considered a healing color. Schools and businesses frequently employ this color in their decor for its stress-relieving effects. Green is an easy color to live with in any room of your home.
Purple
In its deepest shades, purple conveys richness, majesty and drama. Its connection to royalty dates to ancient times when purple dye was so expensive only by the wealthy could afford it, according to the Institute for Interactive Technology. Choose lighter shades of purple for a creative, feminine and sophisticated room.
Black and White
While black and white may be considered neutral, each has powerful associations of its own. Black can represent power and elegance. You may love wearing black for its sophisticated, slimming effect. In decorating, black can give a room depth. White connotes cleanliness and purity, and, as a wall color, it provides a clean background for other colors.
Personally i love green..always have done!.
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According to Robert Frost, white is the metaphor for death.
He was a poet..he would say that wouldn’t he??? lol.. Oh by the way i love his poems!!! Thanks for commenting. π
You won’t sell white cars in Japan. It’s the colour of death there, just as black is in the west
I didnt know that Way!..Good thing me or my son are not superstitious! I would never go out with him in his black car ever again lol. Interesting though!. Always happy to see your post. π
i like white…its virginal lololol!!!! π π π
Now I now why i love to eat and have to take blood pressure medicine….Go red!!!!
Oh Pols! Did you read what leaf and Way said about white?. Are you thinking of turning green now? lol. Good to see you again!!. π x
LOL missscooter. I have always seen red as an angry colour…but thats just my opinion and no reflection on you becouse i know you are a funny lady! Yep! i have seen ya in shout!!! π
Green was my mother’s favourite colour and I have included green externally on my house. My bedroom is pale blue and white and it is sooo relaxing – I love it xoxox