What Colors Say About You?
BlackBlack
• Represents…• Authority, Power, and
Drama.
• Can also make you appear unapproachable and overpowering.
• Avoid it when interviewing, unless in small amounts or as an accent color.
White
• Represents…
• Purity, Chastity, and Cleanliness
• It is a neutral color that goes with everything.
• White can be used as an shirt or accent color.
Blue
• Signifies…
• Tranquility, Authority, Trust, and Loyalty
• It’s the best-selling color globally.
• Has the biggest success rate in job interviews.
• Blue is the ultimate “power color.”
Brown
• Represents…
• Credibility, and Stability.
• It’s the color of the Earth and abundant in nature.
• Creates a neutral environment for open discussion.
• Results for a calming atmosphere.
Gray
• Signifies…
• Neutrality, and Sophistication
• After blue, it’s the second most popular color to wear in an interview.
• If you want to look confident without being overpowering in black…go for Gray
Red
• Implies…
• Heat, Danger, Power, Passion, and Strength.
• The most emotionally intense color, red can stimulate a faster heartbeat and breathing.
• Use red as an accent color to motivate people to make quick decisions and increase expectation.
Orange
• Related to…
• Warmth, and Autumn and can stimulate strong emotions. (Like red)
• Individuals who wear orange are perceived as having a strong personality.
• Like red, it can induce intense emotions, so wear moderately in job interviews.
Yellow
• Promotes…
• A wide range of emotions, from cheer and goodwill to caution, and jealousy.
• Statistically shown, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms than in rooms of other colors.
• It is the most difficult color for the eye to absorb, so it can be unbearable if overused.
Green
• Indicates…
• Nature, Success, Wealth, and Security.
• A calming, refreshing color, green is the easiest color on the eye and most relaxing.
• Dark Green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth…People will feel comfortable with you without standing out in an interview.
Purple
• Symbolizes…
• Royalty, Richness, Power, and Sensitivity.
• Also the color of Passion and Love
• Purple is often viewed as a “feminine” color, so avoid wearing purple when attending a job interview with a strong gender bias.
Pink
• Inspires a variety of…
• Emotions, from Fun and Excitement to Clam and Low Energy.
• Pink is viewed as a feminine color, and, like purple, should be worn with discretion in job interviews.