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Color Symbolism & Psychology People’s feelings towards colors

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Page 1: Color Symbolism & Psychology

Color Symbolism & Psychology

People’s feelings towards colors

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Symbolism

Colors often symbolize certain things to cultures.Red, White & Blue?Red & Green?Orange & Black?Red?White? Black?

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Use of Color in Interior Decorating

If you had a large room you wanted to make cozy, what room would you paint it?

If you had a small room that seemed dark, what color would you paint it?

We need to consider this when making arrangements.

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Colors Evoke Feelings

YellowHappy, cheerful, bright, symbol of friendship,

ConcentrationRed

Stimulating, exciting, warm, joyful, expresses love

BlueQuiet, cool, retiring, dignity, dormality

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Colors Evoke Feelings

OrangeWarmth, Autumn, Pumpkins, Halloween

GreenRestful, symbol for living things, St. Pat’s Day

VioletRestful, royalty, Elegance

BlackSomberness, death, Halloween, Dramatic effect

WhitePurity, Innocence, weddings, winter, sterility