PSYCHOLOGICAL MEANING OF COLOURS
WHITE
The psychological effects of white: calming, isolation, purification, cold.
YELLOW
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, ...
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.
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, ...
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.
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.
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.
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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