How does colour effects us
by Katie Day
All shades of colour have their own vibrations and we react the them in different ways dependant upon how we are feeling, our state of mind and physical health. Illness can severely affect these vibrations, we know that when we see people who are unwell, they looked drained of 'colour'.
Children and people who have sight challenges have different reactions to colour than everyone else. They pick up the vibrations of colour through the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. Red has the highest frequency rate and is the first colour children see.
The rods and curves at the back our retinas help us to perceive colour, people who are colour blind have rods and curves that are not working correctly. As we age our perceptions of colour change.
The Basics of Colour
Hue: Hues, the names of colours and their colour families, are the colours we perceive. This is attributed to the wavelengths of the colours themselves.
Value: Is the lightness of a colour. It is the quality by which we can tell the difference between a light colour and dark one. To increase the value of a colour, it is lightened, or tinted, by adding more and more white to it. To decrease the value of a colour, it is darkened, or shaded, by adding more and more black to it. White has the highest value and is always at the high end of the value scale. Black has the lowest value and lies at the low end of the value scale.
Intensity: Also known as the chroma of the colour, weaker intensity colours has a more faded, grey quality, whilst high-intensity colours have a more powerful, jewel-like quality.
Psychology and Healing
Different Colours have different effects on your emotions.
Red: The Base Chakra - The Element of Earth - Red is the most powerful colours, symbolising strength and raw emotion as well as grounding and the Earth. Naturally, red is classically used in a romantic sense, but can also be utilised sparingly in the workplace to demonstrate power and authority.
Pink & Peach: Pinks and peaches are a much more effeminate hue, although it can be worn well by men if contrasted by charcoals, blacks and other deep colours.
Orange: The Second Chakra - The Element of Water - Frequently used in children's toys and games, Orange is mainly associated with play, fun and friendliness.
Yellow - The Third Chakra - Solar Plexus, between bottom of chest and top of belly button, Element Fire Yellow is the colour of sunshine. It represents radiance, warmth and receptivity and brings out an approachable and cheerful outlook.
Green - The Fourth Chakra- The Heart, Element Air Green induces a feeling of stability, balance, naturalness and tranquillity. When used near your face, green can also create tension and drama.
Blue: The Fifth Chakra - The Element of Space - One of the most versatile neutral colours, lighter shades show peace and calm, whilst darker shades show authority and control. Navy, in particular, is a great colour for communication.
Purple - The Sixth Chakra - The Third Eye, middle of the forehead, Element Light. Purple stands for the mystical, sensitivity, uniqueness and artistry. In ancient times, it suggested wealth and royalty because as a dye, it was rare and expensive to produce. It is still used today in the highest echelons of Royalty, The Law, The Church
Brown: A comforting colour, brown is associated with the earth, security and comfort.
Black - Stands for the night, power, mystery and dignity. It has been one of the most well used fashion colours.
Grey: A mixture of black and white, grey shows balance and calmness. Darker hues signify authority and greater power.
White - The Seventh Chakra - The Crown. White is symbolic of light. It stands for purity, cleanliness, innocence and goodness
Now you know the unconscious power of colour, I'm sure you'll begin to use them with care. More vibrant colours, such as oranges, pinks and reds, can give you a boost early in the day, although you may need to consider the reactions of those around you.
Experiment with different colours and your mood and discover for yourself just how powerful colour is, it's a lot more than what colour lipstick you can wear!
Written by Katie Day This article is available as a unique content article with free reprint rights.
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