This is one of my favorite topics. In fact, when working towards my bachelors I wrote a final paper on how color affected the elderly. I find the psychology of color so interesting and it is so fun to see how it plays out in our interiors as well as advertising.
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What are some of your favorite colors? Do you think they fall into the definitions of what the color means? Please share, because I am so interested in the psychology of color and how it affects us!
This is a topic that I always find interesting. My idea of entertainment is a new paint chart. I don’t know if this is correct, but I think we like blue and green because those are the basic colors of the world on a sunny day. What I think is fascinating are the 1000s of subtle changes between a blue sky and a gray one. Each one, just like you said, has its own feel and our reaction to it is something, I think, from a memory. And there could even be scents that we like attached to a color. It is an absolutely fascinating subject. And what is going on, between humans, when we all like a popular color during a same particular period? You know, like how we see camo and army uniform colors come back in style when we are involved in a war? As an interior designer you must think about this, also. Right now, we see aqua and all sorts of variations in paler shades of blue (song title, not on purpose) everywhere we look. I love those colors, but will I think of them someday as I think, now, of mauve and teal? Orange shag carpeting and avocado green? I am so busy that I am sticking to creamy white walls and soft blues for now. They make me feel comfortable and calm.
Ginene, I love your take on color! You are so right in regards to color trends. Although, I do think those 80’s shades are on their way back. Maybe not in the mauve and teal combo, but with other variations. Remember how “Radiant Orchid” was named Pantone’s color of the year? I have seen versions of a grayed out version being paired with all of the grays we see now. See the 80’s influence? I do hear you, that it may be simpler to go with ivory and use accents. People have been doing this successfully for years.
Even though we like to try and put color in a certain response/feeling category, the designated feeling doesn’t always happen. There might be environmental or cultural facets at play. But, it is still an interesting concept!
Yes, I can see what you are saying. I’ve been looking for people wearing using Radiant Orchid, but not so much. That color, except in velvet, I don’t think, would be a good color for a major investment like a couch (in my tax bracket!) but a Victorian settee in Radiant Orchid velvet as a statement piece – oo la la. Yes, it is all so interesting.
Now you have me thinking…how about radiant orchid painted frame, with your ivory as upholstery! I want to see that combo!