{"id":63378,"date":"2018-06-01T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T09:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/?p=63378"},"modified":"2021-05-19T10:47:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T10:47:40","slug":"understand-the-psychological-effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-before-getting-a-paint-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/understand-the-psychological-effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-before-getting-a-paint-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand the psychological effects of color on human behavior before getting a paint job"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Color is all around us. We cannot imagine a world without colors. Experts say that the colors that surround us on a daily basis have an impact on our body, soul and mind. So when you\u2019re painting your home, you must be careful to choose the colors which enhance your emotional and mental health. Your choice of color speaks a lot about your personality and the state of your mind too. Color therapy is now a recognized science, so it makes sense that your home\u2019s colors have to be such that they\u2019re good for your psyche.\u00a0 Boost yours and your family\u2019s health by choosing the right colors for different rooms in your home. Here is some information on the <em><strong>psychological effects of color on human behavior,<\/strong><\/em> which would help you paint your home in the best colors possible:<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the psychological effects of color on human behavior?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63390 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior.jpg\" alt=\"psychological effects of color \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What is color psychology ? It is the science behind color psychology is based on the emotional and mental responses that colors bring out in us. Sometimes, for no reason you feel irritated when you\u2019re in some place, and some places have a soothing effect on you. Have you ever wondered why? Experts say that it could be because you are influenced by the colors in those places.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown how some colors affect us. For example, looking at red increased the heart rate of the people included in the study. This led to adrenalin pumped into the blood streams of the people. Red falls into the category of \u2018warm colors\u2019 which can stimulate a range of emotions such as warmth, anger, comfort or hostility. \u2018Cool colors\u2019 on the other hand, give rise to \u2018cooler\u2019 feelings such as calmness.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s read about some main colors and the psychological effects of color on human behavior, and the emotions associated with them. This would help you in choosing colors for your house with color psychology chart, and harness the powerful positive aspect of colors:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Blue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The positive qualities associated with blue are intelligence, trust, communication, duty, serenity, reflection and coolness. It\u2019s a color associated to the mind, and is essentially a color with soothes. Softer shades of blue have a calming effect, and helps in concentration. It is the color, which enhances communication. So you can use this color in your workspace or study, where you need to concentrate. It is also the most popular color in the world.<\/p>\n<p>But research on psychological effects of color on human behavior have found that too much of blue in a home can lead to sadness, however.\u00a0 Use <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenclan.com\/design-blue-white-kitchen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue with white<\/a> or other light colors. Create a spa like ambience in your bathroom by painting it blue. Some color experts recommend blue for the bedroom too, as it relaxes and calms the mind.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Yellow<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63388 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-4.jpg\" alt=\"psychological effects of color \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-4-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Choosing colors for your house with color psychology chart indicates that yellow should be chosen for its warmth, prosperity, sympathy and wisdom. It promotes confidence, friendliness and creativity. Too much of the color is not advisable as it could over stimulate. Definitely not a color for kids\u2019 rooms or any bedroom. Do not use this color for a person who has panic or anxiety attacks, or is going through an emotionally fragile period.<\/p><div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><strong>Violet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Violet is associated with spirituality, luxury, truth, authenticity, introversion and decadence. It encourages meditation and contemplation. Due to the psychological effects of color on human behavior, you should use violet in a way which enhances contemplation. It looks royal so perhaps it can be used as an accent wall in your living room.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Red<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63385 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-1.jpg\" alt=\"psychological effects of color \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Red is associated with passion, danger, strength and fire. It\u2019s a stimulating color and also causes a physical reaction in the body. You can maybe use it as an accent wall in your living room, which you can tone down by hanging a painting on it or some other neutral colored decoration. It fills you with energy, but psychological effects of color on human behavior for the color red does not deem it suitable for the entire house.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pink<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Pink has been represented as the color of romance and love. While choosing colors for your house with color psychology chart, you can choose pink for the bedroom. It evokes warmth, love, romance, nurturing instinct and survival instinct. As it is a shade of red, pink also affects the body, rather than the mind. Too much of it can cause claustrophobia, inhibition and physical weakness.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Green<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-5.jpg\" alt=\"psychological effects of color \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-5-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The color green and its shades are supposed to be the best for a home. It can be used with other colors to create a beautiful atmosphere. It symbolizes good luck, hope and abundance. It\u2019s great for the eyes, the psyche, and can be used in bedrooms, living room as well as offices. It represents universal love, harmony, restoration, rest, equilibrium and peace. This color demands no adjustment from the eyes, and as is the most restful color for the eyes. On the negative side, it may denote stagnation, enervation, boredom and blandness. You can use this color in the kitchen to balance the activity that happens in there.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Grey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Grey is in fashion these days as a color for interiors; but it does have a negative effect as well. It does not have any psychological properties but it can suppress other colors. An extensive use of grey might means that the person is lacking in confidence. It also signifies that the person is depressed and lacks energy. So you must use grey in a very limited manner.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Orange<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63386\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-2.jpg\" alt=\"psychological effects of color \" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/06\/effects-of-color-on-human-behavior-2-585x585.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>When discussing what color psychology is, you have to learn about orange too. It is an energetic, fun color which symbolizes hospitality and courage. If red is too much for you, you can use orange instead. Interior designers choose orange for dining rooms, living room and children\u2019s room.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>White<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>White is one of the favorite colors of most people for their homes. This is because white makes any space look bigger than it is. It indicates purity, sophistication, cleanliness and efficiency. It can be the perfect background for your beautiful d\u00e9cor. There are so many ways on how you can decorate your home with white.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, all the colors have some positive and negative aspects. You must keep both these aspects in mind while choosing colors for your house with color psychology chart. Use cool colors for rooms, which you relax in, and warm colors for those parts of the home, which see a lot of activity. 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