BLACK: - Black denotes darkness. It’s not a colour but absence of all colours or light. A classic colour for clothing as it makes the wearer appear thinner if worn properly. A formal colour also denotes Elegance.
RED: - It’s the warmest colour. The longest wavelength of light is red. Red is the highest arc of a rainbow. It denotes anger, aggression, danger, energy, excitement, passionate love, power, vitality. Blood Red is meant for happy occasions like marriage. It should be avoided on formal occasions like interviews & business meetings. In a semi-formal occasion 1 may choose light Red or Lilac. Many restaurants write their names in Red because it stimulates appetite. Red is also fiery hence it shouldn’t be used in a bedroom where we want be calm relax, rest, & want peace. It can be used when you need to meet a demanding day or when you feel drained of energy since it energises our body on all levels. Red is used to burn out cancer, drying up weeping sores or wounds, warming cold areas to reduce pain. It's a powerful healing agent for healing diseases of the blood & circulation. It even helps in depression; however it must be used with caution. Red must not be used on people who suffer from high blood pressure or anxiety. Over exposure to Red colour may make us agitated or aggressive since it's associated with male polarity. Red brings luck that is why when anything that is to be commenced Red is used e.g Red Tilak on forehead is said to bring luck hence in Hindus it's applied before going out for some important purpose, Embarking on a new project, Brides have their feet paint with Red dyes & put their feet in their new homes, Red Carpet on special occasions, Most of the hotels have Red Carpets, etc. In China Red is a very important colour as it signifies joy & prosperity, they also believe Red is so powerful that it can ward off evil. Red is associated with planet Mars & Mars is associated with Tuesdays & War.
ORANGE: - Orange brings cheerfulness, comfort, courage, confidence, enthusiasm, friendliness, joy steadfastness, warmth. It's the best emotional stimulant, it's a social colour, & it even makes us more involved in something by connecting us to our presence, it even helps us to shed inhibitions. It even makes us independent. People who like Orange are very sincere, thoughtful. Frequent use of Orange denotes a desire to establish good interpersonal relations. If you like to wear Orange often then you may use variations including Peach (Comforting), colours somewhat like Gold (healing). It stimulates activity & creativity. It enhances immunity helps in all digestive ailments, chest & kidney diseases. Orange like red shouldn’t be used for long as it isn’t good for nervous people or people who get agitated easily. It’s the National colour of Netherlands.
YELLOW: - Yellow stimulates awareness, brightness, curiosity, harmony, ideas, intellect, interest, perceiving, thoughts, understanding, wisdom, etc. It denotes mental & spiritual strength. Mentally challenged people generally have an affinity towards Yellow. Yellow green is often chosen by people who are perceptive. These people lead an inner life but resent being looked upon as recluses. Yellow is associated with planet Jupiter. Jupiter is associated with education, knowledge, luck, etc maybe this is the reason why school buses are mostly Yellow in colour. So it's good to use Yellow Note Pads, Yellow Exam Writing Pads. Yellow helps in exhaustion, protection from lethargy, depression due to dull weather. It is good for clearing a foggy head to help cure dermatitis & other skin problems. It increases memory, concentration. Many people paint their home walls with Yellow colour to bring luck & Mosquitoes dislike it so their presence is less. Yellow must be used carefully since it is very stimulating & could cause exhaustion or depression or both.
GREEN: - Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye. Green balances, cleanses, soothes, relaxes mentally & physically (muscles, nerves & thoughts) heals, strengthens without stimulating. It calms the nerves, alleviates anxiety & nervousness. It stimulates growth & vitality & therefore is good for helping heal broken bones & re-growth of tissue of all kinds. Doctors & Physicians wear a green, teal or any colour close to Green Apron. Even the curtains in clinics, dispensaries, hospitals are Green or Teal in colour. It even helps to alleviate depression. It stands for nature balance & normality. People preferring green are socially well adjusted civilized & conventional. It even denotes money. It helps in good communication & speech. It offers a sense of renewal, self-control & harmony. Blue green stands for narcissism & self love. These people are discriminating & sophisticated. They are generally charming, egocentric, refined, sensitive, well dressed & have an excellent taste of things.
BLUE: - Blue is the closest colour to Ocean, Sky. Blue is for Tranquillity. Blue inspires & relaxes. It's a natural colour. The ocean & sky are blue. They give a feeling of space & openness. It's linked with harmony, loyalty, serenity, trustworthiness, & truth. It helps to sooth mind. Light blue has the ability to pacify nervous system & bring relaxation. During summer light blue wall paints of a home can bring the temperature down, but excess of it can make us cold depressed & sorrowful. In India, paintings of the GOD Krishna often depict him as a blue skinned GOD. In United States of America, post office mailboxes are typically blue. In Mexico, blue is the colour of mourning. In Greece, blue colour is believed to ward off "the evil eye." Those who believe in this Greek superstition often wear a blue charm necklace or blue bracelet for protection. It's ideal for sleep problems & hyperactive children. Pestle Blue colour in the bedroom can give a soothing effect unless the native dislikes blue.
INDIGO: - It's the colour of the deep midnight sky. It signifies wisdom, self mastery, spiritual realization, it benefits thought process, insights, instantaneous, instant understanding. It helps to focus on inner communication, develop intuition, personal issues, understand problems, etc. It has a negative effect when worn by people who suffer from mood swings, people who get agitated, irritated, tensed very fast. Depressed people must avoid it.
VIOLET: - Violet is a colour for good judgement, wisdom, it’s a ray of spirituality, spiritual self bringing guidance. It’s a colour of people seeking spirituality or spiritual fulfilment. It makes mind peaceful, purifies thoughts & feelings, & enhances inner strength. It’s used in rooms where people meditate. It calms over activity, relaxes & sedates the central nervous system especially during stress & anxiety. It inspires in all undertakings. People using more of these colours are sensitive & have above average taste. They’re found of finer things in life like arts & it’s favoured by artists as it enhances creativity. It symbolizes magic & mystery. It enhances imagination, creativity. Amethyst a stone Violet in colour when worn makes noticed easily by others. The stone attracts whoever sees it & has miraculous powers.
PURPLE: - It’s a royal but a mysterious colour. It’s associated with nobility & spirituality. This intriguing colour is created by the combination of opposites of hot red & cool blue. It’s a strong colour & associated with passion. It has cool & warm effects. It is beneficial in case of problems like rheumatism, epilepsy. It helps with pain & is used in deep tissue work. It helps heal bones. Purple is often associated with philosophers & accordingly it's linked to truth & wisdom. Lavender a lighter shade of purple can alleviate insomnia & unpleasant dreams. Egypt’s Cleopatra’s favourite colour was Purple. The Purple Heart is a U.S. Military decoration given to soldiers wounded in battles.
PINK: - It’s a mixture of White & Red, the amount of Red in it determines it's quality. Pink is related with affection, gentleness, tenderness, & youth. Psychologists tell that Pink is the colour of immaturity. Pink promotes acceptance. Young girls are generally found of Pink. Some prisons use limited deep pink tones to diffuse aggressive behaviour. Indian City Jaipur is known as the Pink City. The Pink ribbon is internationally recognized symbol of hope & awareness in the fight against breast cancer. In Japan, the colour pink has a masculine association.
GREY: - Grey denotes sorrow. People who like Grey are generally introverts, loners, narrow-minded, conservative, people with primitive thoughts. It's presence decreases movements. It helps to attain solitude.
BROWN: - Brown provides a connection with the earth & soil. It isn’t considered a very exciting colour & so is the people who prefer it, they are sometimes sturdy, reliable & shrewd. It denotes tribe, primitive thoughts. In India it's connected with drying of leaves.
