How do different colors effect people psychologically and physiologically?

Answer 1

Very, although according to my color preference (Blue) there's one thing I don't agree with, it says my color denotes depression.
I am one the least people that suffers from depression.

Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Yet what does it all mean? Why are people more relaxed in green rooms? Why do weightlifters do their best in blue gyms?

Colors often have different meanings in various cultures. And even in Western societies, the meanings of various colors have changed over the years. But today in the U.S., researchers have generally found the following to be accurate.

Black
Black is the color of authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also stylish and timeless. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. Villains, such as Dracula, often wear black.

White
Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep clean than other colors. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility.

Red
The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. Decorators say that red furniture should be perfect since it will attract attention.

The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Sports teams sometimes paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams bright pink so their opponents will lose energy.

Blue
The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.

Green
Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth. However, seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.

Yellow
Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration, hence its use for legal pads. It also speeds metabolism.

Purple
The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial.

Brown
Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors.

Colors of the Flag
In the U.S. flag, white stands for purity and innocence. Red represents valor and hardiness, while blue signifies justice, perseverance, and vigilance. The stars represent the heavens and all the good that people strive for, while the stripes emulate the sun's rays.

Food for Thought
While blue is one of the most popular colors it is one of the least appetizing. Blue food is rare in nature. Food researchers say that when humans searched for food, they learned to avoid toxic or spoiled objects, which were often blue, black, or purple. When food dyed blue is served to study subjects, they lose appetite.

Green, brown, and red are the most popular food colors. Red is often used in restaurant decorating schemes because it is an appetite stimulant.

Answer 2

Psychological Effects of Colors?

Clear colors are so beautiful and healing. Here are some examples:

Red - stimulates, arouses into action (fight or flight). The reason is the following: when a person gets angry, his or her aura (energy field surrounding a person like a big egg) gets red. Thus red is the signal to fight or run. Otherwise, red is a very heart-warming and liver stimulating color.

Orange - helps procrastination, warms body and emotions, makes happy and warms the heart. Sweetness of character. Oranges and carrots are sweet.

Yellow - clarifying the thoughts, uplifting even in dark depression, makes light. Yellow is associated with philosophy and the noon sun.

Lemon (Lime colored) - purifies thoughts and body, helps to be alert and smart. Adds contentment. Lemonade is cleansing, too.

Green - relaxing, peaceful, happy. Helps to make decisions when unsure about what is the best way to go. Green is the plant world, which in general does not attack other creatures. If we, the humans of history of thousands of years, are what we eat, what do we eat?

Turquoise - calming, relaxing, helps to overcome fear of needles, helps to focus (pin point thoughts and words). Many clear lakes take on a turquoise color.

Blue - very calming, and cooling the emotions when angry. Calming also inflammation. Deep blue was the natural, oxygen rich sky before 1997, daily air plane pollution whitened and grayed it with long trails.

Indigo - furthers intelligence, helps to be considerate of others. The center of the clear, natural sky was indigo before 1997.

Violet - (a deep blue with a slight tint of red) empowerment, leadership. Furthers a desire to help the underdog. The clear blue sky turned violet in its center, seen on high mountains before 1997.

Purple - (a reddish blue) deeply relaxes by allowing the cells to receive oxygen. Furthers a sacred life. Purple is one of the church colors.

Magenta - (a wine red) helps to have courage and stamina, being the hero when needed. helps to "take heart."

Scarlet - (a bright red with a slight bluish tint) stimulates, makes adventurous to a certain point, sweetness of character. Poppy flowers are scarlet.

Pink - makes gentle, the color of unconditional love.

Color is healing, nature has provided us with a variety of color healing means, if we would accept these.

Greetings of the rainbow!
Cordially, India.Magica

Answer 3

General Motors did a study back in the 40's to see what color to paint the offices, they found red makes you mad, blue makes you sad but light green makes you happy. Thus everything is painted light green.

Answer 4

Basic examples:
Red raises the heart rate and makes us tense and excitable, incites movement, speed.

Blue is generally relaxing, especially when lighter, as are some lightish greens.