The Psychology of Colors

How Colors Make you Feel

Yellow• Suggests happiness• Light and airy• Perfect for sun-

drenched rooms like kitchens, dining rooms, and bathrooms

• Makes small rooms seem larger

• It’s invigorating

Green• Nature’s most

predominant color• Cheerful like

yellow, refreshing like blue

• Soothing and pleasing to the eye no matter what room it’s in

Blue• America’s favorite

color• Calming and serene• A nice choice for

bedrooms• It’s been known to

bring down blood pressure because of its calming effect

Violet• Rich and dramatic• Associated with

luxury• Indicates

creativity• Lighter shades

can have the same calming effect as blue

Red• Boldest, brightest

color statement• Fills a room with

energy• Can increase blood

pressure and heighten the senses

• Perfect for a dining room

Orange• Difficult to live with

in its purest form• Tangerine, salmon,

peach and coral are popular variations

• It can fill a room with the energy of a red room and cheerfulness of a yellow room.

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