A lot of articles here on PlushHome speak of how something as simple as the color of the walls can affect us humans. While we don’t go into detail about it there, this article will help quell some questions!
Feelings that are instigated by color often differ per person because it’s deeply personal and rooted in your own experience and culture. For example, while the color white is seen as the representation of purity and innocence in Western countries, it is seen as a symbol of death and mourning in Asian countries.
All of us have seen a chart of the color spectrum. Colors in the red segment of this color spectrum are known universally as warm colors. The colors that make up this wedge are orange, yellow and red. These warm colors are said to evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of aggression and violence. If we think about it, the colors are associated with nature and the elements. Red, orange and yellow are present in the element fire and anger is very often associated with reds.
Colors that make up the bluish side of the spectrum are known as cool colors. These include the hues blue, purple and green. These colors are often associated with the sea and its soothing, rhythmic waves. Hence these colors are said to bring about the feeling of serenity and calm. However, these colors are said to bring to mind the feelings of sadness and indifference. These colors are often described as calm, but can also call to mind feelings of sadness or insouciance.
Red- Intensifies feelings – particularly: passion and aggression. The red hue is said to intensify the feelings of hunger, heartbeats and breathing too. Red is an attractive hue that is bound to get a lot of attention. This color is best for dining rooms and master bedrooms.
Blue- The opposite of red, blue is a rather peaceful, tranquil color that causes our bodies to produce calming chemicals. However, certain shades of blue can enhance the feelings of depression and sadness more easily than other shades. This color is best for bathrooms and bedrooms.
Yellow- If you know anyone who is not a morning person or is generally a grumpy bum, consider a nice buttery yellow for their space or room. Yellow is reminiscent of the sun and life and is a cheerful color that helps keep people awake and happy.
Green- Very much in trend now, green reminds people of rolling meadows and swaying trees. Green evokes a calming and relaxing effect that can help a depressed person as it is not as dark as the color blue. The best rooms to paint green or accent in green is the toilet, living room or verandah/patio.
Purple- Purple is not a very ubiquitous color you can find in the palette of nature so it tends to induce the feeling of luxury. Purple is said to be a happy color that enhances creativity as well as romanticism. The best rooms to utilize purple in are a creative rooms/studios and bedrooms.
Orange- Orange is a fun and vibrant, larger than life color. Many people steer away from this beautiful hue but if accented wisely with white, black, purple or even yellow pieces of furniture, your orange room could look fabulous. This color is best for playrooms and place spaces.
White- Is white even a color? Yes, it is. A popular choice, white represents innocence and purity. Because of it’s light and neutral appearance, white goes well with everything and keeps the room appearing large and bright. This color can be used in any room. Just be sure to accent the room in furniture of other colors.