Color Psychology

Sydney Johnson

Colors can conjure

emotions, and be

manipulated to make us

feel certain ways.

Red

Passion

Lust

Energy

Anger

Caution

Hunger

Intensity

Orange

Warmth

Tropics

Fun

Health

Youth

Fire

Learning

Yellow

Bright

Happy

Playful

Wealth

Cheer

Fear

Coward

Green

Nature

Health

Growth

Safety

Fertility

Wealth

Inexperience

Blue

Calm

Intelligence

Creativity

Maturity

Loyalty

Strength

Trust

Purple

Stability

Energy

Nobility

Mystery

Magic

Power

Luxury

White

Pure

Clean

Fresh

Good

Etherial

Peace

Death

Black

Depression

Death

Evil

Elegance

Power

Class

Fear

Different colors can help

stimulate your brain while

reading. Red draws your

attention first, while blue

helps you to remember

what you read.

Different colors can also

help increase certain

traits.

For Example...

Red can promote attention to

small details.

Blue stimulates creativity.

It is better to use certain

colors for specific rooms in

your house.

Bedroom

Living Room

Dining Room

Bathroom

Kitchen

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