Color, Meaning, Symbolism & Psychology

What is Your Favorite Color?

Blue is the overwhelming "favorite color Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed

How the color blue affects us physically and mentally

* Calming and sedate

Tranquil and refreshing green is considered the color of peace and

ecology.

How the color green affects us physically and mentally* Soothing* Relaxing mentally as well as physically* Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety* Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony

Yellow shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future. Instill optimism and energy, as well as spark creative thoughts.

How the color yellow affects us mentally and physically:

* Mentally stimulating* Stimulates the nervous system* Activates memory* Encourages communication

Orange has usually strong positive or negative association to orange and true orange generally elicits a stronger "love it" or "hate it" response than other colors.

Fun and flamboyant orange radiates warmth and energy

How the color orange affects us mentally and physically* Stimulates activity* Stimulates appetite* Encourages socialization

Red inherently exciting and the amount of Directly related to the level of energy perceived.

Red draws attention

How the color red affects us mentally and physically* Increases enthusiasm* Stimulates energy* Encourages action and confidence* A sense of protection from fears and anxiety

A sense of mystic and royal qualities Purple is a color often well liked by very creative or eccentric types

How the color purple affects us mentally and physically* Uplifting* Calming to mind and nerves* Offers a sense of spirituality* Encourages creativity

Brown says stability, reliability, and approachability. It is the color of our earth and is associated with all things natural or organic.

How the color brown affects us physically and mentally

* Feeling of wholesomeness* Stability* Connection with the earth* Offers a sense orderliness

White projects purity, cleanliness, and neutrality A white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home.

How the color white affects us mentally and physically

* aids mental clarity* encourages us to clear clutter or obstacles* evokes purification of thoughts or actions* enables fresh beginnings

Gray is timeless, practical, and solid. Gray also is associated with loss or depression.

How the color gray affects us physically and mentally* unsettling* expectant

Black can be overwhelming Black is authoritative and powerful; Can evoke strong

How the color black affects us physically and mentally* feeling inconspicuous* a restful emptiness* mysterious evoking a sense of potential and possibility

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