Inspiring Colors

Actually, I do. A blue slate color allows me to focus very easily. I'm drawn to websites that are robin's egg blue. I tend to pay more attention to women in red and black. There are studies about how color affects moods as well as music.

Yes colors sometimes affects moods. Green also helps me to relax. And whenever I see purple, I feel happy.

I like light colors. All light colors help me to relax and good mood. Like light blue.

Actually yes. Green affects my mood, coz when I'm tired and stressed, I just look at the greens anywhere like paint, trees or grass, it easily takes away my stress.

Hi....
Yes,colors have great impact in our lives..
All the light colors give me relaxation..

My sitting room is a warm yellow and everytime I go in there I fall asleep. I can't dare site down on my couch or I'm knocked out even it it's the middle of the day .. so I guess yellow soothes me

I like green, it makes my mind feel at ease. Takes away my stresses. That's why I love the tress, the grass, and the flowers.

It's proved fact that colors have impact in people's mood. So it works for me too. And majority of people feels the same for the same colors.

Its neat how different colors impact different people. Here's some questions for you to answer on colors, I'd like to know if we are all generally the same in what colors do certain things for us. What colors 1) Energize you 2) Inspire you 3) Relax you?

The color green really soothes the mood, enticing to the eyes, one of the coolest color.

hmm...I never thoughts of that.

But I do seem to like light colors more than vivid ones
when I am working.

~Igor

When I'm mad, I love blue colors, it made me stay cool
When I'm really lazy, I love red colors, it gave some spirits ^^

I dont know about you guys but "black" always, ALWAYS makes me calm, how mysterious the color is, in some ways we are both at peace. Embracing the darkness, the silence in an empty dark room.

I thought you might find this excerpt from an article on color psychology interesting . . .

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.

Pink

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.

I really do believe that colors do affect people's mood. So that is why I only put my website background in light colors. Can you imagine if this forum background color was black. It would put you in a different mood. Maybe a black-hat mood?

Orange makes me feel positive and vibrant. I also find both blue and green relaxing.

It is really fascinating that is for certain. Shelia, nice article you found there. I like the part where it says some teams paint their opposing team's locker rooms pink so they will lose energy.

yes, definitely true!!
colors do really affect our moods!

according to the paranormal that able to see auras, the auras has many colours that represent our self. including our mood and even our fate. believe it or not ?

Sure colors have impact on my mood, green help me relax.

Yes I think green is inspiring, it's well known for it's calming or soothing if you will. If you notice sometimes the inside of a skip hat or hooded jacked is often green, this is to avoid obstruction and preserve vision when worn so it definitely does something and for a colour to do that, I think is wonderful. A lot of people get inspiration or ideas from looking out a window, often onto a field or grassy area so this also suggests it provides people with something.

yes, colour inspires! My own favourite is RED

I'm partial to deep colors like burgundy red, emerald green, cobalt blue, deep purple. And yes they have an effect on mood.

Yes, color does affect our mood specially when your eyes are very tired.

They dont have any impact on me to be honest, but i chose graphic design, so i prety know what each colour represents, here's a quickie:

Red - danger, love
Blue - cold, cool, relaxed
White - pure, simple

This post might be a bit to spiritual, but here goes...
It seems that, if you beleve in the soul and that it lives on after death, every soul has a color. The color of your soul is a way of telling who you are...like auras (aura is your current state - soul color is who you are in your core). Everything has auras and we feel the enegy even though the color is not visible. The visible colors also send out energy and if our soul color or aura maches the color we feel safe and vice versa.

When I was younger I felt very relaxed when I looked at a yellow thing, but now I really like orange because it makes me feel warm and very relaxed.

I've never noticed colors really affecting me, so this post is rather intriguing.

I personally like "pastels". They make my day brighter.

Hmm, I don't know if it inspires me. But Green really relaxes me, after 8 hours of work at the computer, just by looking at the Green paint, really soothes me.

yes colors have power to change our mood.
Green color always feel me cool and light blue color liiks like sky.
The colors of shining stars are more than other.The show me how bis is the univers and how small we are.They show me how sweet they are.

same as above...
I love blue too...
but I also like white...the purest colours of all ^^

Blue and Orange. . . . .

I like them together and separate.

Hello..
Most of bright colors are my favorite colours but according red is energy color.Yes of course sometimes colors affect your mood.I think green and white colors are relaxing colors.Every color represents something.

Dark colors for me, I don't have the likes of light colors.

I'm responding to Launder's question about which colors invoke certain feelings. For me it's:

Energize = electtic blue
inspire = dark purple/heliotrope
Relax = soft greens, sea colors

Very interesting discussion!

Nancy

Red makes me angry, pink or some reason makes me angry too.

If it's a nice flat green and black color, I feel most at ease. Color is definitely a factor for me.

Exactly, I believe in the effects of colors with regards to our mood. I am more into green because like you said it is relaxing. It would also give me a cool view on my surroundings. Green also is money for me... hehehe...

me refer special color which is nail here is why

based on the event of occasion

Your choice of nail color for a conservative job interview is going to be different than the shade you choose for a swanky night out on the town. In a conservative office environment, it's best to stick with more muted or neutral shades to give an air of professionalism, particularly if you use your hands to gesture during an interview. You'll want your fingernails to be clean and polished but not attention getting. If the setting where you'll be interviewing is extremely conservative, you may want to opt for a clear polish and hold off on color all together.

In contrast, if you're heading to an evening party, this is a great time to experiment with the colors you've never dared to try in the light of day. It's time to bring out the golds, silvers, and bronzes that might not be appropriate for day time wear. Keep your jewelry selection in mind when choosing a nail polish color. If you're wearing gold jewelry, it's best to select a gold polish rather than a silver.

Choosing nail color: Choose based on skin color

If you're fair skinned, you'll probably look best in lighter shades of nail polish with pink undertones. Nail polishes that have blue undertones may also work well with fair skin. Fair skinned women tend to look their best in berry red shades of nail polish with a lighter color for day and more dramatic shade for the evening wear.

If your skin has more olive undertones and is a bit darker, you'll probably look fantastic in shades of russet and gold. These shades of nail polish really tend to play up olive skin.

hope you like it thanks,

Hi..
Mostly I like light colors like pink,purple,sky blue,yellow and of course white. Sometimes colors affect your mood.purple is color of royalty and luxury. White is most peaceful color. I think every color says some thing.

If you are looking to be taken seriously and want a professional appearance, stick with neutral colors like beige, tan, or egg-shell white. You are making no statements with those colors, and it goes with everything!

Relax=Purple
Energize =Red
Sexy=Black

Yes colours do have an influence on not only mood, but they also impact on our buying behaviour. Theres lots of studies around on impact of colour on our psyche and also colour has the ability to increase our memory retention. Its a really fascinating topic.

Yes colors can effect mood, I read a study where a jail made all the inmates cloths pink something about non violence and study's backed up its effectiveness.

Purple for me, looks like my feminine side has finally been recognised. LOL

Must be why I can relate to women so well with my copy writing and coaching.

Yes it is definitely true, that's why it's said you shouldn't wear yellow if you're sick cos if you do, you'll feel worse. Like other people have said before me, I too, find pastel colors relaxing.

I've heard red and black are "power colors" blue inspires trust.
I like the blues and greens. Water colors. They relax me.
I find Dayglo yellows green etc repellant.

Interesting that so many people here mentioned green. I've heard that green represents money, growth, and inspiration.

my colors are blue and brown, it keeps me focus and secure.

i love other colors too such as purple and black.

I like red one, like this forum's color. I think that it gives you more power

I've never tried changing the colours around me maybe I'll give it a go!

I love green and sky blue - helps me to calm down and relax

I've noticed the influence of colour long ago. But I have quite different assossiation.
Red - love
Yellow - smile, positive feelings
Orange - energy
Blue/Green - trust, relaxation

But most of all I like black colour. I don't even know what might this mean.

I have not yet experimented.

But Aroma - YES aroma - changes the moods

color therapy is good for relaxing the mind and has powerful effects in influencing people and achieving what you want

Thank you, Sheila. I was just looking for a chart about colors and psychology/mood.
Personally, my favorite color is plaid.