Colors (or colours!) speak...
I was giving feedback to an artist on his colouring and though I had some valid points, colouring really is an area I need to learn more about. I don't really even consider it when I pick my own clothing. I only really notice colours in comics!
Here's an article by Manu Verma on colours and their psychology:
Colors Speak
Most of us at some time or the other are 'stuck' on a color
and are on an impulse drawn towards it. Why? Probably because at that time we
can relate to what that color conveys. As our perspectives change with time, so
do our color preference.
A world in black and white would alter the panorama of life,
because colors form the very basis of visual perception. Each one has an
identity summed by the meanings that it sends across. This implication has been
distinctly proven by psychologists around the globe, who have tested their
effect in different situations, using them in our surroundings as apparel, in
educational institutions, hospitals, and professional organizations.
They speak a silent language
And what they have to say categorizes them...
Blue & Green - colors of mother Earth that nurtures life
and inhabits man. They embody the tranquil & nurturing qualities of water
and nature, and instill a cooling effect.
Red, Yellow & Orange - the colors of the Sun blaze with
its temperament. Naturally warm they are aggressive, and when used in their
pure form, incite fierce emotions.
Beige, Brown, Grey, & White - the colors of moon, they
are neutral in their effect and can be artfully combined with hot and cool hues
to compliment their respective qualities.
Unconsciously our personalities and state of mind might
align us to certain hues, having understood what they represent we can
insinuate them effectively to trigger certain responses from the brain. To
arouse an effect in ourselves, or stimulate it in others, we can use them
consciously to carry out our non-verbal messages.
How do we do that?
Well... beginning with Blue - since it has aqua properties,
try wearing it to work after a confronting brush up with a colleague or Mr.
Boss. Summed with your 'hey-no-hard-feelings' attitude it is sure to blink out
a message for truce.
Presumably the color mostly seen around in hospitals, Green
with its natural nurturing properties of nature, is considered to hasten
healing. Wrap it around as you have your soups, juices, and plenty of sun
shine, and let it do its share to help you in recuperating after a 'sick'
spell.
Passionate and provocative, Red can add sparks to a lifeless
relationship, or really 'spark off' a situation as it could excite the
opponent. So unless you intend to do that, leash it by blending it with beige,
grey or cream.
Though belonging to the red family, Orange expresses
thoughtful assertion. So could be an ideal color option if the situation
requires you to stand up for yourself and state your creativity. The 'color of
Buddha', religious sects have used it, seemingly forever, to affirm their
spiritual beliefs.
The least aggressive amidst these hot colors and
controversially associated with cowardice, Yellow requires an 'its-a-happy-day'
attitude to hoist what it positively stands for - cheer and joy. Mellowed with
white, it radiates sunshine - A perfect color for you to dress up in on a rainy
day!
White stands for truth, purity of thought & action. It
can help sooth down tossed emotions, and envelop you in peaceful vibes when
grueling routines leave you disheveled.
Black on the other hand obscures. It is a mask that blocks
out more than just your figure flaws. Suspending an element of mystery, it
could add a magnetic appeal to your demeanor.
Unlike blatant verbal speech, colors call for sensitized
senses and form the ocular essence that can flavor expressions. They go a long
way in highlighting different moods, when words are not called for. Try donning
them suggestively, and let hues do the talking.
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