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Nature conditions us to expect:
– The darkest value at our feet
– The medium value at eye level
– The lightest value above us
Avoid monotony. Treat the eye and psyche to at least moderate variety. Visual stimulus or relief is vital. To create interest and contrast consider the following:
– Warm and cool colours
– Light and dark
– Bright and dull
– Smooth and textured
In most successful colour schemes, one colour is dominant, one is subordinate, and one is for accent or trim.
Avoid clashes. Your eye and gut will know! If you grit your
teeth or get a knot in your stomach, don’t use it!
Exercise extreme care in using white for highly illuminated spaces, it can create glare and headaches and it’s easier to make mistakes
– Cool colours make a space appear larger and an object appear smaller
– Warm colours make a space appear smaller and an object appear larger
– Contrasting colours contract space
– Similar colours expand space
– White or grey are poor choices where people gather and interact
– Perception of time time goes quickly in warm spaces and slowly in cool spaces
– Temperature is perceived hotter in warm spaces and colder in cool spaces
– Warm colours and earth tones encourage and maintain body warmth and physical action
– Cool colours are conducive to mental activities, projects and research and can have a dampening effect on the level or quality of conversation
The only way to accurately select suitable paint colours is to test swatches on the walls to be painted. The way a colour reacts is dependent largely on light, which can change a colour drastically, either animating it by warming it up or softening it with a subtle bluish cast to cool it down. Colour is also affected by other surfaces in the room it reflects off.
Considerations in choosing colour
Avoid assumptions – colour is a chameleon
Generally...
– It changes depending on adjacent colour
– It reflects onto adjacent colour
– White or beige will take on the tint of adjacent colour
– Differing adjacent colours will appear more intense
COLOUR
Is There Psychology to Colour?
Much has been written over the years on this subject. The question is, are the theories more anecdotal than scientific fact? It can be
said without doubt that colour does inspire and it does have meaning in our lives.
COLOUR Psychology
Emotional
earthinesscasualnaturalembracedtranquilsafebored
Physical
encompasseddull
homespunreliableshrewd
stablesturdy
ultraconservative
Brownjoy
innocencehope
cleanliness
purityenlightenment
White
Whites and neutrals are ideal for creating a clean, classical backdrop and will allow you to add a splash of your favourite colour to any space. You have options of cooler or warmer whites and neutrals, such as greys, beiges, tans, creams and coffees.
Emotional
Physical
Behavioural
Here are some theories on emotional, physical and behavioural attributes of certain colours... which colours suit you?
Blues can give a tranquil, serene feeling and sense of spaciousness. Blues are calming and help us think of our environment.
Relaxing and restful to the eye, greens create a cool, fresh and calm atmosphere. Greens come in many shades and can be lime, mint, citrus, or teal.
growthbirthenvy
jealousy inexperience
wealthrefreshmentcompassion
rejuvenationbalanceexpansiveness
moderationconventional normalitytradition balancequietly social
Green
serenityloyaltypeace
sinceritysadness
justice
Physical
lowers blood pressurecooling and relaxingslows respiratory rateantidote for red
conceptualresponsibledogmatic pragmaticrigidmanipulativeloyalconservativeastuteauthoritative
BlueBehavioural
Emotional
Physical
Emotional
Behavioural
RedBehavioural
lovepassion
vitalitydanger
courage
increases blood pressureaids digestionincreases respiratory rateincreases strength
aggressiveimpulsivesensuousphysicalextremebullyingathletic
Reds can create a wonderfully warm, passionate feeling with a hint of excitement. Red works wonders as a dramatic entrance colour or in a formal or contemporary dining or living area.
Emotional
Physical
Purple
royaltysupremacyquietnessreverence
Yellows can create a happy, sunny feel and will make the room appear brighter. Yellow radiates warmth and is a reflective colour.
Physical
Yellow
optimismcheer
irritabilityannoyance
wisdomwarmth
increases irritabilityaids digestionincreases hostilitystimulates circulationsharpens memorystimulates appetite
cautionintrospection
debatecommunication
egotismdiscrimination
innovation
Emotional
activecheer
boldnessvigour
exuberance
decreases irritabilityimproves social
decreases hostilitybehaviour
gregariousjovialactivepleasure seekingsocialfickleextroverted
Orange
Pink
Emotional
Behavioural
emotionalguarded
weakens musclesstimulates sweet tooth
gentleprotective
friendlyindulged
Physical
Behavioural
Emotional
Behavioural
Physical
Behavioural
Emotional
lowers blood pressure, depresses appetitequietens overactive glands and organs
quietens overactive internal dialogue
Physical
eleganceday dreaming
spiritualphilosophical
reverencelateral thinking
creativity
Decorating with purple can create an illusion of grandeur. Lavender is lovely in a baby’s nursery and you could easily try a rich eggplant for a feature wall in your living area.