Psychology of Color

Colors have always been an important part of the human society – from natural warning signs during primitive periods to means for improving mood nowadays.

Ever since man understood that fiery red means danger and small purple forest fruits are poisonous, colors have become associated with moods and feelings.

Religious artists used color as a form of shorthand – the images of people in blue, which are looking through the dirty window invoke reflection and anticipation. While those painted in green – hope. Even saints are associated with different colors.

That is why the colors, which you are going to use for your bedroom and other rooms, can influence your mood. See how, we start with red:

Red

It is associated with - danger, passion, energy, heat, adventure and optimism

Perfect for - dining room, as it conveys sociality, sincere feelings and stimulate appetite

Disadvantages - can lead to over-effects and headache. Either paint only one wall in red or use the color only for accessories. It is not recommended for children's rooms.

Purple

It is associated with – creativity, fertility, joy, and also with magic and sex

Perfect for – bedrooms!

Disadvantages - can lead to tension headache if overdone with it

Pink

It is associated with – love

Perfect for – bedroom, since it stirs peace

Disadvantages - It may seem too infantile. To neutralize this effect, add notes of dark brown or black

Orange

It is associated with - stability, security, warmth; it is believed that it helps digestion

Perfect for - living room and dining room

Disadvantages – if used in the bedroom it may keep you wake. It makes rooms to look smaller, since it’s a progressive color, so if you are going to use it make sure there is enough natural light.

Green

It is associated with - nature and energy, calmness and relaxation, balance (average color between red and blue), security, stability

Perfect for - bedroom and living room

Disadvantages – too much green makes people relax. Use little red or orange to counter this effect.

Blue

It is associated with - serenity, intelligence; it is believed that it keeps hunger away; loyalty, purity, authority, protection, reflection, keeps the nightmares away

Perfect for - bedroom, bathroom, study room

Disadvantages – It may look cold and unwelcoming. May sure it does not look too cold, do so by choosing softer range of the color

Yellow

It is associated with - sunlight and energy, stimulates intellect

Perfect for - kitchen, dining room and rooms facing north

Disadvantages - not a calm color for a bedroom; stimulates feelings of emotional desire

Purple

It is associated with - religion, femininity, uncertainty (line between heaven and paradise)

Perfect for - bedroom and bathroom for creating a space without stress

Disadvantages - can be insipid. Mix it with black, gray or both

Brown

It is associated with - security, stability and practicality

Perfect for - living room

Disadvantages – it needs a second color for liveliness, like green or blue

Black

It is associated with - Hereafter, eccentricity, drama. It is an anti-color, which absorbs color and reflects nothing

Perfect for - use it sparingly

Disadvantages - depressing color. Use it to lower the effect of other sweet colors like pink, but do not use it for a base color.