The Psychology of Color in Space

Do you live in a house with colors surrounding you; or is your space too dull?

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Now let me give a brief introduction to color theory of an interior space:

Colorful interiors does not necessarily refer to your lighting only, It relies on the entire system shades, tones, patterns of different colors that can indirectly impact your psychological behavior.

I am sure most of many an idea that a child's room is often colorful . Most children love colors and their choices vary depending on personality and gender. A hyperactive-young boy who lives in a room painted with primary colors like blue, yellow and red from the Marvel comics may act in a certain way while he is in his room, but might act very different if hes room is painted to lighter shades of neutral grey, white or pink.

A combination of all primary colors can result in a very energetic, productive mind and can help a child to concentrate academically at the same time. To achieve this, a room should incorporate all 3 in a correct ratio depending on the mix.

Why is that?

Turquoise-Calm, Soothing (Appropriate for bedrooms and other calm environment)

Green-Refreshing, Healthy (A proper shade of Green can improve concentration and academic performance)

Yellow-Increased metabolism, helps concentrate (in old age home for guidance, helps with memory)

Red-Sensual, Appetizing (in restaurants to create the feel of hunger, or warm red accents create the feel of romance)

Orange-Energetic (pop ups can create interactive spaces)

Pink-Calming effect (Young girls like pink for their cozy warm personality, Pink is used in Prisons to create this mood)

Lavender- Calm, relaxing, refreshing (in bedrooms or open spaces)

Blue-Cool and Relaxing (mostly bedrooms for better sleep)

Thumb Rule of color mix of space: 60:30:10

60%- Lighter ones or Whites. (Mostly Walls ans ceiling/flooring)

30%- Milder Shades (usually furniture and Upholstery)

10%-This can refer to either bright accent colors

or dark shades. (usually pop-up colors on painting, or accessories)

However, these psychological effects can only be achieved if colors are used in the right ratio, Otherwise imbalance will rather lead to negative effects and a very distressful environment.

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