The Psychology of Colors

How Colors Make you Feel

Yellow

• Suggests happiness• Light and airy• Perfect for sun-

drenched rooms like kitchens, dining rooms, and bathrooms

• Makes small rooms seem larger

• It’s invigorating

Green

• Nature’s most predominant color

• Cheerful like yellow, refreshing like blue

• Soothing and pleasing to the eye no matter what room it’s in

Blue

• America’s favorite color

• Calming and serene• A nice choice for

bedrooms• It’s been known to

bring down blood pressure because of its calming effect

Violet

• Rich and dramatic• Associated with

luxury• Indicates

creativity• Lighter shades

can have the same calming effect as blue

Red

• Boldest, brightest color statement

• Fills a room with energy

• Can increase blood pressure and heighten the senses

• Perfect for a dining room

Orange

• Difficult to live with in its purest form

• Tangerine, salmon, peach and coral are popular variations

• It can fill a room with the energy of a red room and cheerfulness of a yellow room.

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