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HOW COLOURS EFFECT US

How Colors Affect Us

Actually, color does have a physical effect on the human body. Hormones can affect our moods, so it makes sense that color would, too. But it can also be used to change our moods.

Blue
If you want to be more productive wear blue or color your working room blue because it enhances clear thinking, diligence and organization. Blue is peaceful and tranquil, it causes the body to produce calming chemicals . It is believed to slow down metabolic activity. Blue can also be cold and depressing or pain relieving.

Red
Is good for an aggressive kind of energy. It's also been shown to increase blood flow and stimulate adrenal glands an emotionally intense colorit stimulates the heart to beat faster and breath faster and increases metabolic activity. People associate red as the color of love. Designers say that red attracts attention. Generosity, self-motivation, and leadership .

Green
Is a popular color because it symbolizes nature and is the universal healing color. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, nourishing, refreshing color.Clear perception, self- recognition, and compassion are associated with green.

Yellow
Although yellow is considered an optimistic color, most people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. This is because yellow is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration and speeds metabolism. Observation and communication are some attributes of yellow. Sunny shades of yellow are the perfect thing to cheer you up on a bad day, so if you’re feeling down, wearing yellow could help perk you back up. Yellow is also associated with intelligence and inspiration, so wearing something yellow on the day of your big final exam might help you come up with some extra answers.

Black
Is the color of authority and power. Black also implies submission. It’s popular because it makes people appear thinner. Black outfits can also be overpowering or make the wearer seem aloof. The advantage of black is it’s not an attention getter and for people who are introverts the color can be comforting. The qualities of black include self-sufficiency, individualism, and protection.

White
Is associated with light. As such it is often linked to goodness, innocence, purity, peace, simplicity, cleanliness and virginity . When used with intention, white can represent a successful beginning. Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity.

Purple
Has long been associated with royalty. It strongly symbolizes power, nobility, luxury, and ambition. It conveys wealth and sometimes hints at extravagance. Purple is also associated with wisdom, dignity, and independence. It is a powerful color in enhancing creativity and mystery.

Orange
Like red, orange draws attention and energy and creativity , but unlike intense red, it’s a little more soothing it is . While orange is a difficult color for some skin tones to pull off, if you have the coloring to work it, orange will help put you in a positive, energetic mood.

Gray
Is a common color for business suits, and in those instances it can indicate independence, self-control, and self-confidence. But some color specialists think it's also about ambiguity and indecision; after all, it isn't black, and it isn't white, either.

Brown
Is the color of earth, and be just as "grounding." It's good for introducing stability to an otherwise insecure situation. But too much of it can take stability to its extreme - stagnation.

original source: easeordisease.com/blog.php

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