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EFFECTS OF COLOUR

Colour is the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light. Colour has an effect on everything around us be it physical or psychological. here are some meanings or effects of commonly used colours:-


 

RED



Positives:- Love, hunger, heat, energy, strength, power, passion

Negatives:- anger, rage, warning, danger

 

BLUE


Positives:- Tranquility, loyalty, security, trust, intelligence, calm.

Negatives:- coldness, fear, masculinity

 

GREEN


Positives:- Freshness, growth, money, fertility, healing

Negatives:- envy, jealousy, guilt

 

YELLOW


Positives:- Bright, warm, energy, creativity, intellect, happy.

Negatives:- irresponsible, unstable.

 

PURPLE


Positives:- Royalty, wisdom, spirituality, nobility, ambition

Negatives:- mystery, moodiness

 

BROWN


Positives:- Friendly, earthly, longevity, conservative, dependable, flexible, crisp.

Negatives:- conservative, dogmatic, dull, boring, disgust.

 

ORANGE


Positives:- courage, confidence, friendliness, success, wealth, prosperity, traditional.

Negatives:- ignorance, sluggishness.

 

PINK


Positives:- health, romance, happy, compassion, sweet, playfull

Negatives:- weak, immaturity, femininity.

 


Positives:- Protection, dramatic, classy, formality.

Negatives:- death, mystery, evil.

 


Positives:- Goodness, innocence, fresh, clean, purity

Negatives:- isolation, emptiness


 

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