COLOR

Color Activity 1

You will now see a series of different colors, one color at a time. Once you see a color immediately write down how that color makes you feel. Do not think about it, you should write down your initial reaction.

Research Shows…

• There are some common feelings associated with each color.

• These general feelings nay be important when designing interior spaces.

YELLOW

• Most cheerful and sunny of the spectrum• Bright yellow is eye-fatiguing-makes

babies cry and grown-ups lost their temper• Small amounts represent playfulness,

light, creativity, and warmth• Like the sun-you want it to feel good but

don’t want it “in your eyes”.• Most visible by the eye-number one

attention getter• Choice of shade is important

RED

• Attention grabber• Very dominating-use as accent not

background• Stimulates appetite• Can elevate blood pressure and

respiratory rate• Can stimulate people to make quick

decisions

BLUE

• One of the most popular colors• Natural appetite suppressant• Relaxes our nervous system• Tranquil blue causes the body to

produce calming chemicals. Dark blue can feel cold and depressing

• Blue surroundings increase productivity

GREEN

• Associated with nature• Easiest color on the eye• Calming with neutral effect on the

human nervous system• “Green rooms” used to relax people

before appearing on t.v.• Used in hospitals to relax patients

ORANGE• Associated with warmth, contentment,

wholesomeness• Looks strong and generous• Has a broad appeal• Can make an expensive product seem more

affordable

BLACK

• Very controversial color– Demons, witches, and the devil;

sturdiness reliability– Authority and power; despair and

mourning

• Black clothes– Can be formal and powerful– Give a slimmer appearance

WHITE

• Stands for purity and innocence

• Represents cleanliness

• Reflects light• Creates a cool and

refreshing feeling

PURPLE

• Color for royalties• Luxury, wealth, sophistication• Color of passion, romance, sensitivity• Purple decorations can be posh and

artistic, or look artificial

BROWN

• Color of earth and wood• Creates a neutral, comfortable, and

open atmosphere• Communicates credibility, strength,

and maturity• More likely to be on a man’s favorite

color list

PINK

• Most romantic and tender color• Tranquilizing• Makes people feel calm and soft-hearted