What colour do you feel?
- Cait White
- Apr 29, 2016
- 2 min read
Have you ever wondered why you hate certain colours? Why no matter how well it may be introduced into someone else's style you can't seem to wrap your head around it. Well certain colours have different effects on different people. Duh - I'll be the first person to tell you that I can be a crabby Patty when it's a gloomy gray day but a direct reflection of the sun when it's shining - bright and warm!
I started writing today about front door paint colours and which colours you should keep on your radar for an upcoming exterior spruce up but quickly thought I would change directions to colour phycology when I realized how bias I am to certain tones. As a Designer I have an appreciation for all colours and think each one has an appropriate home but just like the next person - I have my fav's. Each colour evokes a particular feeling within individuals and below I have listed which feelings are supposed to be brought on by which colour.
Let's see if you agree. I definitely could debate a few!
Bright Red: Positivity, passion, assertive, provocative, energizing and adventurous.
Yellow: Illuminating, youthful, joyful, innovative and awareness.
Orange: Fun, whimsical, childlike, good-natured, communicative, persuasive and animated.
Magenta: Exciting, attention-grabbing, flirtatious, wild and tropical.
Light Pink: Romantic, affectionate, innocent, fragile, and sweet smelling or tasting.
Purple: Rich, royal, visionary, prestigious, and distant.
Deep Blue: Creditable, classic, strong, nautical, service uniforms, and loyal.
Bright Blue: Exhilarating, high spirits, aquatics.
Aqua: Water, refreshing, young, soft and lightweight.
Turquoise: Infinity, gemstone, coolness, sky, tropical oceans.
Bright Green: Fresh, grass, Irish, spring and lush.
Lime: Citrusy, acidic, tart, refreshing.
Deep Green: Nature, trustworthy, restful, woodsy, money and prosperity.
Black: Powerful, strong, heavy, bold, expensive, magical, nighttime and prestigious.
Brown: Earthy, grounded, steady, reliable, traditional, and supportive.
Silver: Sleek, stylish and modern.
Gold: Rich, luxurious, valuable and expensive.
White: Pure, clean, pristine, simplicity, airy, innocence, and silence.
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