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COLOR THEORY
Why is color such a powerful force in our lives? What effects can it have on our bodies and minds?
The psychology of color is a fascinating topic: how color influences perceptions that are not obvious and how different hues stimulate mood and behavior. Our brains process the color we see in a way that impacts the decisions we make and shapes the people we are.
While perceptions of color are somewhat subjective, there are some color effects that have universal meaning.
As we choose the colors that surround us, sometimes knowing their associated traits can tell us why we are drawn to them and how best to incorporate them in our home.
Click on the images below and see the Design Styles most correlated to them.
Aqua
clarity
peace
energy
empathetic
Taupe
relaxation
calm
neutrality
contentment
Pink
optimistic
romantic
affectionate
naive
White
innocence
ethereal
purity
perfection
Teal
reserved
intuitive
unconventional
Sepia
dependabiiity
reliability
resilience
Classic Blue
unique
authentic
enthusiastic
trustworthiness
Green
balanced
harmonious
balanced
renewal
2020 Pantone Color of the Year
Blush
gentleness
grace
gratitude
Grey
conventional
practicality
reliability
elegance
Orange
warmth
adventure
resilience
Black
mysterious
protective
self controlled
authoritative
Charcoal
impartial
complex
negotiator
dispassionate
Citrine
curious
sensitive
analytical
Yellow
creative
stimulating
uplifting
Terra Cotta
active
passionate
energetic
attentive
Red
excitement
strength
passion
love
Magenta
vibrancy
universal
compassion
spontaneous
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Navy
loyalty
responsible
successful
orderly
Stone
solidity
mature
conventional
timeless
Tangerine
energy
youth
happiness
lively
Loden
luck
restorative
tranquil
health
Mauve
youthful
decadent
devoted
renewal
Plum
intense
idealistic
spiritual
imaginative
Mustard
intuitive
energetic
respectable
Ivory
impartial
encouraging
embracing
elegant
Fuchsia
joyful
effervescent
eternal
Coral
wisdom
awakening
transcendent
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