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White

Innocence, purity, naivety, it is a great backdrop because it is devoid of color, it makes other things stand out even more, bounces energy around a space, white is the blending of all hues, pure spirit, positive pole, spiritual attainment, perfection, youth, freshness, purity of heart, simplicity.

Orange

Wholesomeness, vibrant, linked to health and vitality, from the fire of red to a more earthly tone, enthusiasm, optimism, welcoming color, flamboyant, ideal for north facing rooms which need warming up, stimulates conversation, unifies body & mind, wisdom, justice, luxury, pleasure, fun loving, superficial, fickle, youth, strength, fearlessness, curiosity, restlessness, stimulating.

Meaning, Uses, Correspondences, Healing Qualities of Colors and Metal Finishes

 

 

 

 

Purple

Royalty, pride, artistic color, introspection, meditation, clarity, rituals, dignity, a sense of occasion, regal, creates grandness and impressive atmospheres, spirituality, curbs anti-social behavior, love for ceremony, union of body & spirit, symbol of the ideal and the sublime, flamboyant, solemnity, pomp, heavy, delusions of grandeur, individual, eccentric, fastidious, aloof, unconventional, dignifies.

Bright Purple - which has more red in it is related to the energy of "fire" and reputation.

Violet - spirituality, sublimity, angelic love.

Lavender - cool, off putting, vanity, ultra-femininity, aloofness, impeccable, culture, refined,

high-noble, artistic, fantasy.

 

Blue

Introspection, devotion, loyalty, truth, energy of water, tranquility, serenity, induces sleep, reduces inflammation, ideal for bedrooms, reduces tension and stress, do not use blue for people with little energy, compassion, caring, mother, feminine, soft, soothing, retreat, deliberation, conservatism, duty, group, affectionate, faithful

Light Blue - indicates devotion to noble ideals.

Dark Blue - Great religious feelings.

Indigo - Benevolence, coolness, calmness.

Blue - Green - Fussy detached, discriminating, ego / self centered.

Turquoise - complex, imaginative, original, turmoil, cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

Danger sign, fire, blood, war, feverishness, found sparingly in nature so follow that lead, powerful color, grabs your attention, the first color that our eyes see - so it is used for stop signs, increases your heart rate, a touch of it inspires passion, to much red moves you to aggression, ideal for parties and play rooms, creates a sense of drama, increases fire energy, the physical plane of being, friendship, love, health, vigor, strength, vitality, for someone outgoing, aggressive, vigorous, impulsive, for an ambitious natured person, sympathy & zest for life.

Scarlet - Danger, anger, sensuous sex.

Maroon - Sensuality, passion tempered by conscious.

Gray

Ambiguous color, being in transition between two states, compromise, harmony, is seen as dismal and linked to depression, neutral background, fear, depression, caution, withdraw, over work.

Off white / Creams

Off white and creams are more comfortable to live with then white.

Green

Jealousy, nature, growth, center of the color spectrum, induces harmony and peace, sooths the spirit, calms the nerves, reassures people, balancing, restful properties, a very adaptable color, money, abundance, the lover of nature, combination of mind and spirit, sympathy, altruism, charity, balance, hope, renewal, peace, gentle, sincere, modest, patient, refined, civilized, reputable.

Gray Green - Jealousy, deceit.

Emerald - Versatility & ingenuity

Pale Green - Sympathy & compassion

Blue - Green - Fussy, detached, discriminating, ego / self centered

Turquoise - Complex, imaginative, original, turmoil, cool

Yellow

Sun's power, sustains life, stimulating, longevity, cheerfulness, the intellect, stimulates the mind, it is the color of earth energy - whose nature is gathering, not for small rooms, not for bedrooms because you want to relax, happiness, wisdom, imagination, high minded & philosophic, mentally adventurous.

Golden Yellow - The highest form of intellect.

Lemon - Pride.

Brown

Stabilizing effect, roots to the earth, reinforces a connection with the natural world, being grounded, has a strong association with autumn and is not good choice for older people, it can make a space feel it has been used for a long time, things go brown with age, depending on the yellow and red it contains - brown can be vibrant or murky, down to earth, solid, substantial, world's workers, stamina, patience, conscientious, dutiful, dependable, steady, conservative.

Dull Brown - Avarice

Grayish Brown - Selfishness

Green Brown - Jealousy

Pink

Friendship, physical love, feminine, nurturing, good for bedrooms, has healing qualities, supportive for divorcees, sedative qualities, make it good for places where you want serenity, dissipates anger and creates a supportive environment, symbolizes love & affection, maternal, delicate & fragile, want protection & a sheltered life.