LETS TALK... COLOURS (CONTD)

Colors are complicated. We respond to them on a subconscious and emotional level. The response to a color is often contradictory and varies depending on the culture and the circumstances. When I think of green, I think of green grass. It is the symbol of ecology, but it also represents wealth and money. A green light gives us the go-ahead.


We will never truly understand our reaction to one color or another, but a better understanding of the symbolism behind the color will bring us one step closer.A colorful world is a world of meaning because people have always used color as symbols. Here are some of the ways fashion and color have connected.

Red 

 Red is the symbol of courage and sacrifice, life and death. Red is another color which is produced at a specific wavelength of light. This is one of the colors in the rainbow and thus is known as a solid or main color. It belongs to the warm colors and stands for danger, strength, war, power, love, passion and determination. When you see the color red, you feel confident and powerful, because it is a very bold color. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. According to most designers, red furniture should be perfect since it will attract attention

Yellow

Cheerful sunny yellow gets noticed. In ancient Rome, yellow was the most popular wedding color. Yellow is sometimes worn for safety reasons. Yellow is bright and beautiful. it is the sun that shines bringing life to the world around us. it is clarity and awareness. it is a cheerful colour and my personal favorite. it is a beacon of light amid the darkness.
yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused.

Blue

The color of the endless ocean and the sky is blue. With an absolutely calm and relaxed feeling provided by the color blue, there are many emotions that are related to it. Blue is known as the color of wisdom, truth, confidence, trust and sincerity. It is associated with masculinity and hence, is a favorite among the males. Blue has its own section in the spectrum and belongs to the cool colors with many shades of blue, such as teal, aquamarine, turquoise, etc., which have a soothing or tranquil effect on the eyes. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.

Orange

Orange has its own spectral wavelength as well, which produces the color when light reflects a transparent surface. However, it is also produced when red and yellow are combined, which is interpreted as a color of joy and enthusiasm. The feelings that are experienced when the orange color is observed are; happiness, stimulation, encouragement and freshness. Orange is said to increase the supply of oxygen to the brain, stimulating activity in it. Orange is an attractive color and thus a great hit among the youth.   Orange doesn't shout the way red does. The aggression associated with red is calmed by the cheerfulness of yellow.

Green

Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax
It is also a soothing color. Hospital rooms are often painted green for its calming effect on patients and their anxious visitors.
In the Middle Ages, brides often wore green on their wedding day as a symbol of fertility.

Pink

Take a look at the pink tulips and try to analyze the feeling. I am sure it is a calm and soothing feeling which relates to a tender loving touch. The color pink is a mixture of red and white, and even though it doesn't have a specific wavelength in the spectrum, it is a commonly used color. You get an affectionate, juvenile and warm feeling when you see the color pink.

Violet

Violet is a lighter shade of purple and purple is royalty, luxury and wealth. It is a mysterious color derived from a mixture of opposites. Red is the warmest of the warm colors and blue is cool to the point of being cold. Combined they often pull an unpredictable reaction from people. When it comes to purple, few people are blasé. They either love it or they hate it.

Black

Black is generally considered a serious color. In the West, black is traditional for both funeral dress and sophisticated evening wear. Black outfits can be overpowering, and villains, such as Dracula, often wear black.

White 

The color white often referred to as colorless, is actually the main color of light which creates the other colors when reflected in specific wavelengths. It is associated to purity, virginity, cleanliness, safety, peace, innocence and light, and because it is the origin of all the other colors, it also stands for perfection. White is usually considered to be a positive color and when our eyes see it, we experience the feeling of peace. You must have heard the comparison of vanilla ice cream being absolutely flawless!.

Brown


Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors.


Gray

Gray is most associated with the practical, timeless, middle-of-the-road, solid things in life. Too much gray leads to feeling mostly nothing; but a bit of gray will add that rock solid feeling to your product. Some shades of gray are associated with old age, death, taxes, depression or a lost sense of direction. Silver is an off-shoot of gray and often associated with giving a helping hand, strong character.