Colour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About You
When you walk into a room, you may notice your mood shifting. Maybe there’s a little extra spring in your step or you suddenly feel a nap coming on — whichever it is, that’s the power of colour psychology. So, when you choose a colour for a room, what message is it telling the world?
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Boundless Energy
1/8Boundless Energy
1/8Photo Credit: Behr: Hawaiian Pineapple PPU6-13, Spice Garden M370-3, Starless Night PPU14-20, Classic Silver PPU18-11
As the brightest of all the colours, yellow is an attention grabber — it’s energetic and welcoming. Since yellow has been shown to increase metabolism, think about painting it in the kitchen (or home gym), but limit it to one section, as its intensity can cause visual fatigue.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouBoundless Energy
PHOTO 1 of 8READ LESS -As the brightest of all the colours, yellow is an attention grabber — it’s energetic and welcoming. Since yellow has been shown to increase metabolism, think about painting it in the kitchen (or home gym), but limit it to one section, as its intensity can cause visual fatigue.Photo Credit: Behr: Hawaiian Pineapple PPU6-13, Spice Garden M370-3, Starless Night PPU14-20, Classic Silver PPU18-11
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Royal Flush
2/8Royal Flush
2/8Photo Credit: Behr: Hyacinth Arbor PPU16-18, Carbon N520-7
Since purple is rarely found in large quantities out in nature, we instinctually see it as precious. Because of this, its rich hue often symbolizes wealth or royalty. A room painted in violet, lilac or mauve communicates regality and mystery.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouRoyal Flush
PHOTO 2 of 8READ LESS -Since purple is rarely found in large quantities out in nature, we instinctually see it as precious. Because of this, its rich hue often symbolizes wealth or royalty. A room painted in violet, lilac or mauve communicates regality and mystery.Photo Credit: Behr: Hyacinth Arbor PPU16-18, Carbon N520-7
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Orange You Glad to Meet Me
3/8Orange You Glad to Meet Me
3/8Photo Credit: Behr: Harvest Time S300-6, Ultra Pure White 1850
Orange is often seen as the happiness colour — combine red and yellow and you get a bold, energetic shade that grabs your attention. Spending time in a room painted orange can elicit feelings of warmth, excitement and enthusiasm.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouOrange You Glad to Meet Me
PHOTO 3 of 8READ LESS -Orange is often seen as the happiness colour — combine red and yellow and you get a bold, energetic shade that grabs your attention. Spending time in a room painted orange can elicit feelings of warmth, excitement and enthusiasm.Photo Credit: Behr: Harvest Time S300-6, Ultra Pure White 1850
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Welcome to Brown
4/8Welcome to Brown
4/8Photo Credit: Behr: Kindling N200-6, Cotton Knit PPU7-11
Reliable, dependable and nurturing — these are all qualities associated with brown or other rich, earthy tones. Since this is the colour of earth, brown conjures up feelings of being safe and secure, of being “grounded”.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouWelcome to Brown
PHOTO 4 of 8READ LESS -Reliable, dependable and nurturing — these are all qualities associated with brown or other rich, earthy tones. Since this is the colour of earth, brown conjures up feelings of being safe and secure, of being “grounded”.Photo Credit: Behr: Kindling N200-6, Cotton Knit PPU7-11
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Grey Stoke
5/8Grey Stoke
5/8Photo Credit: Behr: Liquid Mercury N510-5, White 52
Grey is strong and steady — being neither dark nor bright, it sits neatly in the pocket of neutrality and impartiality. While in colour psychology, those who gravitate towards grey may be considered conventional, they can also be intellectuals and hard workers.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouGrey Stoke
PHOTO 5 of 8READ LESS -Grey is strong and steady — being neither dark nor bright, it sits neatly in the pocket of neutrality and impartiality. While in colour psychology, those who gravitate towards grey may be considered conventional, they can also be intellectuals and hard workers.Photo Credit: Behr: Liquid Mercury N510-5, White 52
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Literal Red Room
6/8Literal Red Room
6/8Photo Credit: Behr: Torch Red MQ4-35, Iron Mountain N520-5, White Metal N520-1
Red is a strong colour that arouses an array of intense emotions — love, anger, power and passion are all linked to red. But so too are warmth and comfort, making it a dynamic choice for a room.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouLiteral Red Room
PHOTO 6 of 8READ LESS -Red is a strong colour that arouses an array of intense emotions — love, anger, power and passion are all linked to red. But so too are warmth and comfort, making it a dynamic choice for a room.Photo Credit: Behr: Torch Red MQ4-35, Iron Mountain N520-5, White Metal N520-1
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Black Out
7/8Black Out
7/8Photo Credit: Behr: Carbon N520-7, Antique Tin PPU18-03
In the colour spectrum, black absorbs all light; but in colour psychology it’s associated with boldness, power and mystery. A black room or wall adds a layer of luxury to a space, where anything is possible… and secrets can be easily hidden.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouBlack Out
PHOTO 7 of 8READ LESS -In the colour spectrum, black absorbs all light; but in colour psychology it’s associated with boldness, power and mystery. A black room or wall adds a layer of luxury to a space, where anything is possible… and secrets can be easily hidden.Photo Credit: Behr: Carbon N520-7, Antique Tin PPU18-03
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White Knight
8/8White Knight
8/8Photo Credit: Behr: Seagull Gray N360-1, White 52
Innocence, peace and purity: white is used to symbolizes them all (imagine a white wedding dress, a white dove or a white stack of towels). Painting a room in a soft white sends a message to visitors that you value simplicity and cleanliness.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouWhite Knight
PHOTO 8 of 8READ LESS -Innocence, peace and purity: white is used to symbolizes them all (imagine a white wedding dress, a white dove or a white stack of towels). Painting a room in a soft white sends a message to visitors that you value simplicity and cleanliness.Photo Credit: Behr: Seagull Gray N360-1, White 52
