What your favorite color means

Color surrounds us. It has an impact on our emotions and our perceptions. It can calm us or agitate us. We all have colors that we are drawn to - colors that please us and create that WOW reaction in us!

Let’s explore a bit what meanings a few colors have. This may help you understand why certain colors appeal to you and how we can help you use these colors in your design.

The color RED. Oolala!! Red is the color of passion, love, strength and heat. It's a bold color and creates excitement and energy! But too much RED can cause agitation and anger. Red is a color that should be used carefully. Perhaps use it in spaces where you won't spend too much time— a powder room, maybe a foyer, or a dining room. RED is a powerful color and should be used carefully.

The color BLUE. Loyalty, trust, wisdom, confidence, faith and intelligence.  The color BLUE has positive effects on your mind and body. It causes feelings of tranquility , and calm. It reflects sky and sea.

The color WHITE. Be good! Be Kind! Be innocent. WHITE is a color of positivity and promotes clarity. It also promotes the idea of simplicity. WHITE Trim in a room will give a room a clean crisp feeling. Always remember no WHITE is ever pure WHITE.  There is always a cool or warm undertone.

The color Green. The color of nature. It means growth, harmony, freshness and safety. But GREEN has an alter ego!  It can mean ambition, greed, and jealousy!  The color can alleviate anxiety, it can bring a sense of newness and harmony. It is a feel good color!

Next week we will review the colors YELLOW, PINK, BLACK, and ORANGE. 

How you mix your palette and use your strong and subtle colors together is so important. Color is really everything!

To be continued!!!