| In 1666, Sir Isaac Newton discovered that when a | | | | overpowering if it is overused. In the Middle Ages |
| beam of White light passes through a Prism, it | | | | however, it was believed that Yellow reflects the |
| scatters into a Spectrum of seven colors, which | | | | devil. It was the color of mourning in Egypt.o Brown. |
| cannot be further sub-divided. This Spectrum gave us | | | | This is the color of Earth. It reflects reliability and |
| colors, which are a riot among artists. | | | | genuineness. It is abundant in nature and can be |
| Every color has its own effect and universal meaning | | | | wistful and sad.o Purple. Purple signifies wealth, luxury, |
| on the minds of different individuals. This exploratory | | | | royalty, and romance. It was the favorite color of |
| aspect of colors vis-à-vis our emotional state | | | | the Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. Purple is however, |
| is called Color Psychology. In the Color Spectrum, the | | | | considered to be the color of mourning in Thailand.o |
| colors in the Red Zone are called Warm Colors, for | | | | White. White is a simmer color and reflects purity, |
| example, Yellow, Red, and Orange. The Warm Colors | | | | peace, freedom, and innocence. It symbolizes sterility |
| reflect emotions such as, the feelings of comfort | | | | and is therefore, used in hospitals. In India, White |
| warmth, & affection, to the feelings of hostility | | | | symbolizes death and mourning.o Black. This is the |
| and anger. The colors in the Blue Zone of the | | | | color of power and authority and is the most |
| Spectrum are on the other hand, described as Cool | | | | common color. It symbolizes submission and is used |
| Colors. This side of spectrum includes colors such as, | | | | by priests. Black can also however be overpowering |
| Blue, Green, and Purple. They evoke the feelings of | | | | and implies evil. |
| calmness and even indifference & sadness. | | | | Color Psychology has such strong presence that |
| Cultures also affect human psychology, which in turn | | | | colors are used for alluded treatment as well, a field |
| devise their own connotation vis-à-vis colors. | | | | called Chromotherapy. Chromotherapy, referred to as |
| Different colors have different meanings in different | | | | Colorology or Light Therapy, was practiced by |
| cultures. Over the years however, with changing | | | | various ancient cultures especially, Chinese, Egyptians, |
| values and beliefs, the meaning of colors changed. | | | | and Indians. The civilizations of these countries used |
| The researchers developed some standard meanings | | | | this Therapy through various colors to heal the body. |
| of colors, and the following seem to be the most | | | | Some key colors used in this treatment are:o Red. |
| accurate:o Red. It is the most intense color that | | | | Increases Blood Circulation, thereby stimulating Mind |
| stimulates breathing, and increases heartbeat. This | | | | and Body.o Yellow. Used as Blood Purifier and |
| color always attracts attention and is therefore, | | | | stimulates Nerves.o Orange. It helps increase energy |
| mostly used in decorations. Red however may not | | | | and heals Lungs.o Blue. Reduces pain and soothes |
| represent confrontations and negotiations.o Green. | | | | illness.o Indigo. It helps treat Skin problems. |
| The human eye can distinguish Green color very | | | | As mentioned above, Color Psychology often varies |
| easily. Green symbolizes nature. It helps in relaxing | | | | with place, time, culture, and mentality. For instance, |
| & refreshing the mind, and the body. This in turn | | | | White, in India is considered as a color of mourning |
| improves eyesight and calms down the mind. For | | | | and death, while Red symbolizes fertility. In China |
| instance, hospitals use Green color often, as it as it | | | | however, Red color is used for luck and prosperity. |
| relaxes patients. Offices have greenery as an integral | | | | Whatever be the case, studies suggest that the |
| part of their interiors to keep the employees charged | | | | colors mostly have a positive effect on Psychology, |
| up. Artists generally relax in 'Green Rooms' before | | | | rather than negative. |
| their performance.o Blue. Blue is one of the most | | | | Controversies however always surrounded Arts and |
| popular colors. It is peaceful and produces calming | | | | they continue to do so here too. According to many |
| chemicals in the human body. It symbolizes loyalty, so | | | | Psychologists, Chromotherapy was exaggerated. |
| it is recommended to wear a Blue dress for any | | | | They believed that there is no solid scientific proof of |
| interview. People in Blue Rooms are more productive. | | | | the effects of different colors on human Psychology. |
| For instance, it has been proven that weightlifters | | | | Many more Theorists gave their thoughts on the |
| can handle more weights than the usual in gyms with | | | | subject, but mostly contradicted each other. It is |
| Blue walls. Higher or deeper tones of it however, | | | | however, overall seen that a particular color may |
| may also be depressing and cold. Blue reflects | | | | have different effects on the people of different |
| truthfulness, unity, and harmony.o Yellow. This color | | | | age groups, even if they are of same culture. All said |
| grabs attention easily. It speeds up Metabolism. | | | | and done, the field of Color Psychology is still |
| Yellow improves concentration, but can be | | | | immature and there is a lot left to explore in it. |