color symbolism & psychology
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Color Symbolism & Psychology. People’s feelings towards colors. Symbolism. Colors often symbolize certain things to cultures. Red, White & Blue? Red & Green? Orange & Black? Red? White? Black?. Use of Color in Interior Decorating. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Color Symbolism & Psychology
People’s feelings towards colors
Symbolism
Colors often symbolize certain things to cultures.Red, White & Blue?Red & Green?Orange & Black?Red?White? Black?
Use of Color in Interior Decorating
If you had a large room you wanted to make cozy, what room would you paint it?
If you had a small room that seemed dark, what color would you paint it?
We need to consider this when making arrangements.
Colors Evoke Feelings
YellowHappy, cheerful, bright, symbol of friendship,
ConcentrationRed
Stimulating, exciting, warm, joyful, expresses love
BlueQuiet, cool, retiring, dignity, dormality
Colors Evoke Feelings
OrangeWarmth, Autumn, Pumpkins, Halloween
GreenRestful, symbol for living things, St. Pat’s Day
VioletRestful, royalty, Elegance
BlackSomberness, death, Halloween, Dramatic effect
WhitePurity, Innocence, weddings, winter, sterility