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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
1/10Boundless Energy
1/10Photo 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 10READ 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
2/10Royal Flush
2/10Photo 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 10READ 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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Green Lantern
3/10Green Lantern
3/10Photo Credit: Behr
If you’re looking to redecorate your home office or reading nook, consider a tranquil shade of green — this colour has been shown to increase reading ability <em>and</em> relieve stress. To find that ideal green, dig into your own personal colour psychology with Behr’s new <a href="https://colordiscovery.ca.behr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ColourDiscovery tool</a>, which suggests palettes based on your desired mood for the room.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouGreen Lantern
PHOTO 3 of 10READ LESS -If you’re looking to redecorate your home office or reading nook, consider a tranquil shade of green — this colour has been shown to increase reading ability <em>and</em> relieve stress. To find that ideal green, dig into your own personal colour psychology with Behr’s new <a href="https://colordiscovery.ca.behr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ColourDiscovery tool</a>, which suggests palettes based on your desired mood for the room.Photo Credit: Behr
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Orange You Glad to Meet Me
4/10Orange You Glad to Meet Me
4/10Photo 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 4 of 10READ 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
5/10Welcome to Brown
5/10Photo 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 5 of 10READ 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
6/10Grey Stoke
6/10Photo 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 6 of 10READ 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
7/10Literal Red Room
7/10Photo 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 7 of 10READ 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
8/10Black Out
8/10Photo 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 8 of 10READ 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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Blue Moon
9/10Blue Moon
9/10Photo Credit: Behr: Dark Navy S530-7, Watery HDC-CT-26, Blue Metal HDC-AC-25
In colour psychology, blue is considered the colour of the mind — often a popular choice for office spaces and bedrooms, where it can increase productivity, while also creating a sense of calm. There are a myriad of serene blues in <a href="https://www.behr.ca/consumer/inspiration/2019-color-trends/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behr’s 2019 Colour Trends palettes</a>, which you can virtually test out on your own rooms using their online <a href="https://www.behr.ca/consumer/colors/paint/explore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ColourSmart tool</a>.PaintColour Psychology: What Your Wall Colour Says About YouBlue Moon
PHOTO 9 of 10READ LESS -In colour psychology, blue is considered the colour of the mind — often a popular choice for office spaces and bedrooms, where it can increase productivity, while also creating a sense of calm. There are a myriad of serene blues in <a href="https://www.behr.ca/consumer/inspiration/2019-color-trends/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behr’s 2019 Colour Trends palettes</a>, which you can virtually test out on your own rooms using their online <a href="https://www.behr.ca/consumer/colors/paint/explore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ColourSmart tool</a>.Photo Credit: Behr: Dark Navy S530-7, Watery HDC-CT-26, Blue Metal HDC-AC-25
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White Knight
10/10White Knight
10/10Photo 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 10 of 10READ 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
