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The Power of Colors!

by Kadi on January 23, 2012

Have you ever noticed that your mood might change when you are surrounded by a certain color?  Well your body subconsciously absorbs and reacts to the colors around you. Find out below exactly what colors you should be surrounding yourself with, the ones to avoid, and what color your next logo should be.

Green: Workers in green environments have fewer stomach aches.

• Health

• Tranquility

• Money

• Nature

Pink: “Drunk tank pink” is a color used in prisons to initially calm inmates.

• Calming

• Love

• Romance

White: Great for creating the illusion of space.

• Purity

• Innocence

• Empty

• Spacious

Purple: Many Kings wore purple robes.

• Royalty

• Wealth

• Success

• Wisdom

Orange: Used to draw attention: Signage

• Excitement

• Enthusiasm

• Warmth

• Caution

Brown: Brings you to earth and the environment.

• Reliability

• Boredom

• Practicality

• Earth

Black: Ancient Egyptians believed that is symbolized life and rebirth.

• Evil

• Death

• Mourning

• Slimming

 

 

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