How Colors Affect Us: People Tend to Respond to Colors Based on the Hue

I have always been fascinated by the fact that people respond to colors uniquely. When you are tired and feel as if your eyes are not going to remain open, psychologist suggest that you look at the color green. Green tends to have a calming and relaxing affect on most individuals, Some people think, more precisely, are more creative and perform better in an atmosphere or surrounded by the color blue. Most gyms therefore are painted blue.

Black is a color that commands respect and authority. When individuals wish to gain respect and appear totally in charge they dress in black. Black in the fashion world makes people look thinner. While black is an authoritative color, in the secular world, priest and nuns will wear black to indicate a submission to God's will. When showing respect, individuals wear black. Black is most commonly the color choice when attending a funeral.

Red is an dominant intense color. When ready for a challenge or to gain the attention of others, individuals will wear red. Red also is a color most noticed by law enforcement. the number one color that will attract an officer is red. On the other hand, red is also the most stolen color in vehicles. When polling individuals to see how many times a vehicle was pulled over, or stolen, red was the color most often targeted. It, the color red, draws attention.

Remember when the matador is ready for the bull. He always encourages a response by waving a red flag. Red gets the adrenalin flowing, makes the heart beat faster and increases breathing. Red is also the color we choose when we wish to be romantic and gain the attention of a love interest. Red roses, the red box of candy. Red is an attention getter.

What about White. White is the color symbolizing purity. A bride comes to the altar in white. White does not absorb, it reflects. That;s why white is the most appealing co9lor of choice during the hot summer months. white is a neutral hue and is light. By the same token, white is the hardest color to take care of. Hospitals basically require all physicians and nursing staff to wear white.