color. color activity 1 you will now see a series of different colors, one color at a time. once you...
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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