"Psychology of Colour"

"Colour Psychology"

Colour affects us both emotionally and visually. Without us even being aware of it...Colour affects our "Mood" and "Emotions" - Take a little boys room painted Red, for example - studies showed signs of aggression and anger played out by him.

We have to be very weary when advising on Colour - certain questions need to be asked together with some of the key factors of Interior Design like Function;Occupants and Style need to be considered.  A young girl aged 6 would not like to walk into an "Army Themed" bedroom with Camouflaged Tents and GI Joe themed toys laying about...or Would she?

Colour also creates illusions of an Area appearing Larger or Smaller. Position of that Colour in this Space can also affect us indirectly. For example - a rich Red Persian carpet on the floor could give off a Warm, Regal feel - yet  the same carpet hung on a wall could create an Over-powering and an Intrusive feeling.



These are a few Guide-lines of the affects the Following Colours could have on an Area.

Red can be associated with Anger,Passion,Stimulation.Best used in Resturants and Dining areas as it is known to stimulate ones Appetite.

 

Pink can be associated with soft and sensous emotions. Best used in Little Girl's Bedrooms and Guest Loo's.

Orange can be associated as a Colour that is Exciting and Intense. Best used in Areas where creativity and enthusiam is encouraged. Eg: Classrooms and Kitchens.

Yellow can be associated as a Luminious and Cheerful colour. Often used in Studies and Kitchens. It can also be used in Hospitals and Doctor's Rooms.

Green is one of the most versatile colours and can be used throughout. It is associated with Relaxation; Health and Food. Therefore best used in Kitchens; Resturants and Clinics.

Blue is associated with Peace; Space and Tranquility. It does also act as an appetite suppressant; therefore not recommended for Kitchens and Resturants. Best used in Bathrooms; Bedrooms and Doctor's Rooms.

White is a Pure and Clean colour. Just like Green it can be used as an "All-rounder". It creates an Illusion of Space and Transparency. Also speaks "Peace" and "Calm".

Just a few other pointers  to remember:

Black creates a sense of Elegance and Dominance.

Grey's create a more Conservative and Soothing Feel.

Brown creates a feeling of Stability and always lends itself to a more Earthy Feel.

The lighter the "Hue/ Colour" the more softer the Emotion.

The darker the "Hue/Colour" the more intense/drastic the Emotion.

Hope you have been enlightened by Colour Psychology...and next time you feeling a little "Down" - Look at your wall colour and see if that might be the cause of why you feeling this way...Take Care... 'Til next Time. Happy Painting :-)FK