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                    PSYCHOLOGICAL MEANING OF COLOURS

WHITE

The psychological effects of white: calming, isolation, purification, cold.​


YELLOW

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Yellow is the brightest of all primary colours, it is the colour of sun, glare expression and liveliness.

The psychological effects of yellow: logic, intelligence, optimism, clarity of thought, joy, revitalising, brightness, ...

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ORANGE

It is a mixture of red and yellow and, therefore, combines both: force of red and vivancy of yellow. So, orange is emotional stimulant.

The psychological effects of it: creativity, enthusiasm, vibrancy, energizing, warmth, fun.

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RED

The red colour is a mental stimulant. It is the colour of fire and blood, an expression of life and power. Inextricably is linked with passion, heat and struggle.

The psychological effects of red: strength, vitality, sensuality, comfort, firmness, warmth, confidence, friendship, ...


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VIOLET

This colour is a mixture of red and blue, so it relates to performance shine and dignity, but has calming influence.

The psychological effects of violet: creativity, thinking, artistic inspiration, intuitiveness, protectionism. mystery, spirituality.

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BLUE

Blue is the colour of deep ice. Emotionally, we associate it with the cold long space and its infinity. Therefore, blue effects mind, just as a red effects feelings.

Psychological effects of blue: relaxation, purification, coldness, wisdom, tranquility, sensuality, peace, trust, loyalty, flexibility.

 

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GREEN

​As a mixture of blue and yellow, green is the colour of nature; so it means happyness and peace, it is also symbol of hope.

The psychological effects of green: calm, straight, balance, harmony, tranquility, freedom, pleasure.

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BROWN
The psychological effects of brown: support, narrow-mindedness, nutrient status.​

 


GRAY
The psychological effects of gray: autonomy, independence, loneliness.

 


SILVER

The psychological effects of silver: balance, sensuality, harmony, femininity.


 

GOLD

The psychological effects of gold: strength, wisdom, understanding, abundance.

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