What Do We Mean by “Colors Evoke Feelings” Play this game see if you can name 5 more feelings that come to mind
Red – Love, Stimulated, Physical, Strength, Danger – try Pink or Brick
Orange – Warm, Active, Dynamic, Welcoming, Boldness – try Pale or Light Orange
Yellow – Cheerful, Optimism, Positive, Sunshine, Light Source – try Pale or Light Yellow
Green – Wealth, Cool, Envy, Expansiveness, Harmony – try Hunter or Yellow Green
Blue – Cool, Peaceful, Water, Loyalty, Protecting – try Ice Blue or Denim
Purple – Regal, Power, Sophistication, Creativity, Reverence – try Eggplant or Lavender
Black – Dramatic, Mystery, Empty, Dark, Finality – try Glossy or Matte
White – Clinical, Innocence, Purity, Enlightenment Reflective -Try Pearl or Lace
Brown – Earth, Casual, Natural, Dull, Sturdy – try Sandy or Chocolate
Gray – Ill, Deliberate, Steady, Resolute, Neutral – try Battleship or Slate
How did you do with our game? I bet 5 feelings were too easy!
Questions Color Consultants Ask:
How do you want to feel when we are in the room?
Which colors will help achieve that mood?
Do you want the room to relax or excite?
Do you want the room as a setting for reading and conversing or do we want to utilize the room for playing video games and exercising?
Next we will turn our attention to the Atmosphere of Color.
