Personality and Psychology on color blue

            Have you ever heard the term, “They showed their true colors?” The term “true colors” indicates that someone was acting in the way that they really behave, instead of in a fake way. The idea that colors, especially our favorite colors, are somehow linked to our personalities as explored in Color Psychology.

Blue is a popular color with both genders, however it’s often associated with masculinity and a more popular choice for men.

Blue as a personality is reserved and trust worthy and it’s not looking for attention. Blue likes to do things its own way and it doesn’t confirm well to the wishes of others. Blue is independent, it is more of a leader rather than a follower, likes organization and is professionally minded.

Personality if blue is your favorite color

🔵 You are typically calm, optimistic, and kind. You are a genuinely caring and compassionate individual who tries to see the best in others and in every situation. In stressful situations, you are able to remain calm and mediate situations between individuals.

🔵 Your personality gives you a deep desire to feel appreciated and loved by others. In your family life, you are always giving words of affirmation, and expect the same in return. Your romantic relationships are based on a mutual trust and understanding, and you never waste an opportunity to let your significant other know that you love them – whether that be through a kind word or a kiss. You need a partner who does the same, and you feel undervalued in relationships without daily affirmation of your love and commitment.

🔵 Your positive attitude motivates others. You are not a leader who is the loudest or most charismatic, but rather, you are a quiet leader who inspires others through your own hard work and kindness toward others. You truly lead by example.

🔵 Those whose true color is blue do well in caring occupations that allow them to make a difference in the lives of others. They often are most successful as faith leaders, counselors, medical professionals, or educators.

Positive traits and influences

 

1.Intelligence

          The color blue has been linked to creativity and is proven that different shades of blue can improve concentration, stimulate thinking and provide mental clarity. Great color for work environment as it offers that extra relaxation and mental stimulation at the same time.

          It has been proven that different shades of blue can improve concentration, stimulate thinking and provide mental clarity. It also improves productivity. This is a good color for study and work, as it offers relaxation and stimulation at the same time.

2. Serenity

          Blue is perceived as being a color of peace, safety and security. It’s a calming and relaxing color which signals that no danger is present.

3. Emotional

          Because of its calming psychological properties, it instills confidence and trust. The negative aspects are that it is unappetizing, occasionally snobbish and may suggest aloofness and lack of emotion.

4. Persistent

          It’s persistent and determined in its pursuits. It doesn’t give up and stays until the end.

5. Confidence

          Unlike the safer colors, blue does stand out more. This shows confidence in people who are linked to this color. And unlike red who shows more aggressive dominance, blue shows calm authority. They inspire trust and is non-threatening in its pursuit.

Negative traits

1. Coldness

          Coldness, a lack of emotion and unfriendly are also keywords associated with the color blue.

2. Inflexible

          Blue can be rigid and finds change difficult, change is possible but it can be a slow process.

3. Predictable

          Because of blues lack of fondness for change it can be predictable, conventional and stuck in its ways.

                  IF YOU DISLIKE BLUE

You dislike routine and are looking for more stimulation and excitement in your life.You may be tired of being the 'responsible one'. You may feel sad and depressed when surrounded by too much blue. You may not like the boundaries and restrictions of blue - you would like to be a free spirit.

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Fascinating facts on Color psychology

            What would be the world without colors? It would feel like an emotionless and lifeless space. Can you imagine the beauty of rainbow without its seven layers of colors? Sky will be no longer beautiful without the blue shade. 

           We are surrounded by color everyday from the natural colors of the world around us, to the colors we choose to incorporate in our home and personal style. We come across with hundreds and hundreds of color variations each day, but the colors we spend the most time around may be having a greater impact on our mood and inner feelings than we realize it. 

Here are some interesting facts about color. 

1. RED

       Red is the most powerful color amongst all. It has a tendency to stimulate mind and attract attention. 

🔴 Red is often described as anger, courage, danger, heat, passion, sexuality, and strength. Being the color of blood and fire,it is strongly connected with love and revolution. 

🔴 Negative association of color red is, it is very aggressive,strongly associated with pain, violence and war. 

🔴 Red is often used to grab attention, particularly in advertising and traffic signage. 

            Red is popular in food industry and it is used in logos of many famous foods and beverage brands, because red color make us feel craving  to eat. 

🔴 Red color can actually speed up the heart rate and raise the blood pressure

                    🔴 DID YOU KNOW? 🔴

➡ Men and women see red color differently

           There's an actually a gene that allows people to see and interpret red and related colors. That gene is linked to the X-chromosome

Because women have two X-chromosomes by nature, they have a better ability to see the entire red spectrum, where as mens with single chromosome aren't necessarily equipped to notice much difference between red and related colors. 

➡ Red color is the first color baby sees

           Studies have shown that infant of two weeks age can already identify the color red. Probably because red has the longest wavelength among colors making it the easiest color to process by developing receptors and nerves in the baby's eyes. 

➡ Red color can hurt your performance on exams

         It is found that color red can harm the performance on achievement tasks,because it is associated with failure in achievement contexts and evokes avoidance motivation. 

➡ Red causes people to react with greater speed and force, something that might prove yourself during athletic activities according to researchers. 

2. BLUE

       Blue is the king of all colors as it is the most visible amongst them. It transfer reliability and a sense of dependency to the people. 

🔵 Color blue is closely related with confidence, harmony, loyalty, patience, relaxation, peace and truth. 

🔵 Although the color of water and sky is blue, it is recognized as cold, sad,even depressing. 

🔵 Blue has a character which makes it suitable for technology and health related brands. 

🔵 Blue can also lower the pulse rate and body temperature. 

                    🔵 DID YOU KNOW? 🔵

➡ Blue is the world's favorite color

           It is the most preferred color by men. Studies done around the world reveal that a 40%
of people consider blue to be their favorite color. 

➡ Mosquitoes love blue

          They tend to try to bite person's wearing blue more than any other color. 

➡ Blue color is least appetizing

          Some weight loss plans even recommend eating your food off of a blue plate. 

3. GREEN

       Green color is associated with health and prosperity. People also regard green as a source of serenity and peace as it is closely related to nature. 

🍀 Green is the color of freshness,health,hope, permission, renewal, safety and youth. 

🍀 Negative association of green represents materialism, and possessiveness. It is the color of jealousy, greed and selfishness. It is also widely associated with inexperience.

🍀 As green signifies wealth and nature, today it is widely used in food industry which promotes organic products and everything environmentally friendly. 

                     🍀 DID YOU KNOW? 🍀

➡ Green can improve reading ability

            Some students may find that, laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension. 

4. YELLOW

       The color yellow can be bright and intense, which is perhaps why it can often evoke such strong feelings. 

⭐ Yellow is associated with creativity, enthusiasm, happiness, joy, glory,optimism and pleasure. 

⭐ It is the color of attention, but can be irritating very soon, if used in large quantity. 

⭐ Negative association of color yellow is, its the color of envy, illness and betrayal. It is also associated with anxiety and irrationality. 

⭐ Color yellow also known to stimulate hunger.

              Many popular global food restaurants use yellow in their theme. 

                   ⭐ DID YOU KNOW? ⭐

➡ There is a reason why you never see yellow in an airplane. 

         A number of studies have shown that the color yellow can cause dizziness and nausea. 

        Never used in the interiors of various forms of transportation - most notably, in airplanes. 

➡ Yellow can make people lose their temper

         People are more likely to lose their temper in yellow rooms and babies tend to cry more in yellow rooms. 

➡ Using yellow as a background on paper or computer monitors can lead to eyestrain or vision loss in extreme cases. 

5. BLACK

         Black radiates elegance and power. People regard black as the highest class and status. 

⚫ Black is the color of authority, boldness, control, discipline, protection amd strength. 

⚫ Black is often used as a symbol of danger, evil, heaviness and night. 

⚫ Popular as an indicator of power of hiding things, it is associated with barriers, emptiness and mysteries. 

⚫ Black creates fear, it is associated with death and mourning in many cultures.

⚫ Black is the symbol of superiority, which is why it is the leading color of plenty of upmarket products. 

                    ⚫ DID YOU KNOW? ⚫

➡ Black is not a true color

              Its's actually a mixture of all colors, what means it absorbs all the wavelength. 

➡ People wearing black appear thinner (with right combination and pattern) 

6. PURPLE

          Purple is one color that can lead to different feelings, emotions and associations. 

🔮 It is the color of ambition, extravagance, luxury, magic, mystery, prestige and wisdom. 

🔮 Purple is a symbol of loyalty and wealth.

               Because the purple is less common in nature, the resources needed to create dye in this color were much more hard and much more costly. Often rich were the only individuals who could afford such expensive item. So purple color is known to be loyalty and wealth. 

🔮 This color can be understood as a sign of corruption, imperfection and desolation. 

7. PINK

         Pink is often described as a feminine color, perhaps largely due to associations, people form during childhood. 

🎀 Pink is the color of softness, kindness, nurturance and compassion. 

🎀 It might also bring to mind,romance and holidays such as valentine's day. 

                    🎀 DID YOU KNOW?  🎀

➡ Pink can be used to manage anger. 

              Pink is a soothing color, it suppresses anger and anxiety due to its calming effect. That is why prisons and mental health care instituitions paint their walls in pink to control the behaviour of those out of control prisoners and patients. 

8. ORANGE

           Orange can be very strong and energetic color. 

🔸It is the color of activity, attention, attraction, energy, excitement, success and youth. 

🔸Negative association of orange is, it can be recognized as the color of deceit, flamboyance and immaturity. 

🔸Orange color is used in traffic signs and advertising. 

9. WHITE

          White is associated with honesty, innocence, light, peace, perfection, purity and truth. 

⚪ It is the color of new beginings.

              Suitable for births, weddings, medicine and science. 

⚪ On the negative side white can seem stark, cold, isolated and sterile. 

                   ⚪ DID YOU KNOW? ⚪

➡ White color avoid vehicular accidents. 

             Based on studies, it is the most visible color under all conditions except snow. 

   

       COLORS DON'T EXIST, THEY ARE ALL IN                                     YOUR HEAD

           Technically colors are just results when our brains try to make sense of signals it recieves from the outside. Can you imagine if our brains are not functioning that way? Chances are, our world would be probably look like a scene from the matrix. 

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