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The influence of color on human physiology

Red . The wavelength is the longest, so its influence is maximum. An exciting, warming, active and energetic color that penetrates and activates all body functions. Stimulates nerve centers, energizes muscles and liver. Used to treat chickenpox and some skin diseases. On short time increases muscle tension (doping), increases blood pressure and speeds up the breathing rate. You can feed on the energy of red during meditation, colds, pneumonia, asthma, etc. Contraindicated for overweight people, has a bad effect on hypertensive people, nervous people, and red-haired people. Not recommended for inflammatory processes, because it activates them even more.

Is zodiac for Aries, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius.

Orange . Toning color. It acts in the same direction as red, but to a lesser extent, improves digestion, promotes rejuvenation, emancipation, strengthens the will, and relieves feelings of depression. Strengthens lung tissue, has antispasmodic properties, improves blood circulation and skin color, but excess orange can cause overheating of the body (i.e. it is warmer than red).

Is zodiac for Aries, Leo, Gemini, Virgo and Libra.

Yellow . Toning color. Physiologically optimal. Least tiring, stimulates vision and nervous activity, activates motor centers, causes a joyful mood, generates muscle energy, is used to treat diabetes, for indigestion, to correct strabismus, clubbed hands. In healing practice, yellow meditation stimulates intellectual abilities, replenishes mineral deficiencies, and reduces acidity in the body.

Is zodiac for Gemini, Virgo, Libra and Leo.

Green . Physiologically optimal. Reduces blood pressure, dilates capillaries, soothes and relieves migraines, increases muscle performance for a long time. It has the opposite effect of red.

"They say that he who does not like green (who does not like it) is afraid life difficulties, he is afraid of the vicissitudes of fate, and any changes in life. And the one who prefers it is afraid of being under someone else’s influence, constantly asserting himself. People who like the color green are characterized by strong will, stubbornness, and perseverance, which allow them to overcome the difficulties of life. If you like light green tones, you are characterized by softness and tenderness, you are energetic, know how to cooperate and always come to the aid of your neighbor, perhaps there is a healer hidden in you." Goethe

Green It has a refreshing and at the same time calming effect on the body, exhibits antiseptic properties, and is recommended for the treatment of the nervous cardiovascular system, asthma, and insomnia.

Is zodiac for Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Sagittarius.

Blue . Calming color, reduces muscle tension, lowers blood pressure, calms the pulse, slows the breathing rate, lowers body temperature, refreshes, improves patience, reduces appetite, soothes pain, has an antipyretic antiseptic effect, helps with insomnia and nervous disorders.

It is zodiac for Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius.

Blue . The calming effect turns into a depressant, helps inhibit the functions of human physiological systems, has antiseptic and bactericidal properties, promotes growth, treats swelling, burns, baldness, rheumatism, headaches, eye inflammation. Recommended in therapy for emotional and nervous people. Long-term exposure to blue can lead to depression.

It is zodiac for Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius, Capricorn.

Violet . Combines the effect of red and blue. Produces a depressant effect on the nervous system.

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Tonic effect

Calming.

Green, as can be seen from the figure, occupies the most neutral position.

The purple color, in fact, should be sort of to the side, because... it has a depressant effect, and not a calming effect like Blue or Blue.

Psychological effects of color

Chapter from the book "Color Science" by Mironov, 1984

As can be seen from the historical overview in the first part of the book, the psychological aspect of color perception is inextricably linked with the socio-cultural and aesthetic. Any individual color or combination of colors can be perceived differently by a person depending on the cultural and historical context, on the spatial location of the color spot, its shape and texture, on the mood and cultural level of the audience and many other factors. Therefore, attempts to compile “registers” of rigid correspondences between color and emotional state cannot be considered fruitful. The significance of this problem for artists of applied specialties is quite clear. After all, any work of applied art or design - the walls of buildings, decorative fabrics, furnishings, clothing, machines and tools - creates a color environment that in one way or another shapes a person’s state of mind, influencing the structure of his thoughts and level of performance. Of the whole range of issues that make up the complex problem of the psychological impact of color, the questions of human physiological reactions to color and color associations are especially relevant for designers. Let us briefly outline their essence. All spectral colors influence human functional systems in one way or another. Red- stimulating, warming, active, energetic, penetrating, thermal, activates all body functions; used to treat chickenpox, scarlet fever, measles and some skin diseases; for a short time increases muscle tension, increases blood pressure, and speeds up the breathing rate. Orange- tonic; acts in the same direction as red, but weaker; accelerates blood pulsation, improves digestion. Yellow(the lightest in the spectrum) - tonic, physiologically optimal, least tiring; stimulates vision and nervous activity. Green(the most familiar to the organ of vision) - physiologically optimal; reduces blood pressure and dilates capillaries; soothes and relieves neuralgia and migraines; for a long time increases motor-muscular performance. Blue- calming; reduces muscle tension and blood pressure, calms the pulse and slows the breathing rate. Blue- the calming effect turns into a depressing one; helps to inhibit the functions of human physiological systems. Violet- combines the effect of red and blue colors; produces a depressant effect on the nervous system. Studying this list, you can notice an interesting feature in it - periodicity. The exciting effect of color seems to be periodically dependent on the wavelength. The excitatory function can be depicted as a sinusoid. It is more convenient to plot the radiation wavelengths on the horizontal axis in descending order. The first color, red, is the most exciting. But it reaches the maximum degree of this quality not at the very beginning of the visible region of the spectrum, but somewhat retreating from the beginning, i.e., where this color acquires the maximum brightness for its color tone. Orange and yellow are tonic colors, i.e. their stimulating effect is moderate and reduced in quantity. Green is a physiologically neutral color, since it is the color of the biological environment from which a person came. The blue color already clearly has a calming effect, which increases as the blue transitions to blue and violet. And finally, the color purple has a depressing effect. However, approaching from the red to the violet end, the spectrum tends to close. Extremes meet. Something from red appears in violet, that is, something exciting. The color purple, which combines the properties of red and violet, completes the circle. This pattern was first noticed by S. Ferri, which was mentioned by M. Deribere in the book “Color in Human Activity”. The activity of the organ of vision can excite other senses: touch, hearing, taste, smell. Color sensations can also evoke memories and associated emotions, images, and mental states. All this is called color associations. Color associations can be divided into several large groups: physical, physiological, ethical, emotional, geographical, etc. Within each group there are smaller divisions. Let's give examples. Physical associations: a) weight (light, heavy, airy, pressing, weightless,...); b) temperature (warm, cold, hot, icy, burning,...); c) textured (soft, hard, smooth, prickly, rough, slippery,...); d) acoustic (quiet, loud, deaf, voiced, musical,...); e) spatial (protruding, receding, deep, superficial,...). Emotional associations: a) positive (cheerful, pleasant, cheerful, lively, lyrical,...); b) negative (sad, lethargic, boring, tragic, sentimental,...); c) neutral (calm, indifferent, balanced,...). The list goes on. It is not difficult to see that almost any adjective in our speech corresponds to some color. This testifies to the extreme breadth and universality of color associations, to the extremely important place that they occupy in a person’s life, whether he is aware of it or not. The path of formation of color associations is similar to the process of formation of conditioned reflexes. The sensations and emotions evoked by any color are similar to the sensations associated with an object or phenomenon that is constantly painted in that color. Any reader, apparently, can give many examples from his personal experience confirming this pattern. Obviously, different colors have different powers of causing psychic reactions. To evaluate these differences, we introduce the concept quality of associations. The qualities may include: a) unambiguity of sensation (i.e. its certainty, repeatability under different conditions for the same individual); b) intensity of sensation; c) stability within a large group of people. The qualities of color associations, as well as the aesthetic assessment of colors, depend both on the objective properties of the colors themselves and on the properties of the perceiving subject. TO objective properties of color These include its purity, lightness (brightness), the shape of the color spot, its place and meaning in the visual structure, material and texture. Properties perceiving subject can be divided into group And individual. TO first we include the national factor (race, ethnic group), cultural traditions, class affiliation. Co. second include age, gender, cultural level, education, type of activity, features of the subject’s neuropsychic make-up. Numerous studies (M. St. George, B. Wright, L. Reinwater, A. Couplet, R. Français, etc.), as well as statements by artists and poets, allow us to draw some conclusions regarding the connection between the objective properties of color and the reactions that they cause . 1. The purer and brighter the color, the more definite, intense and stable the reaction. 2. Complex, low-saturated, medium-light colors cause very different (unstable) and relatively weak reactions. 3. The most unambiguous associations include temperature, weight and acoustic (the most different people evaluate these color qualities basically the same). 4. The most ambiguous associations include taste, tactile, olfactory, emotional, i.e. those associated with more intimate experiences and the activity of biological sense organs. Here, even close people can react differently to the same colors. 5. Purple colors, even in their pure and bright form, cause different reactions. (This can be explained by the duality of their nature.) 6. Yellow and green colors evoke the greatest variety of associations. (This happens because in this area of ​​the spectrum the eye distinguishes the largest number of shades. In nature, these colors are the richest represented. Each shade of yellow or green is associated in the mind with a specific object or phenomenon, hence the richness of associations.) Mentioned above that one of the factors influencing the emotional experience of color is the shape of an object or spot bearing a given color. More generally speaking, the impression produced by color is closely related to the structure of the object and, therefore, depends on all its qualities. To study the patterns of this connection means to study the history of art and culture, since it is impossible to formulate any general theoretical principles in this area outside of a specific historical situation. Still, there are interesting attempts to describe the correspondence between human emotions and a complex of plastic, sound and color images (based on observations of our contemporaries). One of these attempts belongs to J. Ormsby Symonds in the book “Landscape and Architecture.” Since Symonds’s conclusions are general in nature and contain valuable thoughts for designers of any profile, we consider it possible to present them here. Voltage. Unstable forms. Fractional composition. Illogical difficulties. Extensive range of meanings. Color conflict. Continuous color intensity. Visual imbalance in relation to a line or point. Lack of a point where the eye can rest. Hard, rough, or jagged surfaces. Unfamiliar elements. Harsh, blinding or vibrating light. Sudden temperature fluctuations. A shrill, nerve-wracking sound. Discharge. Simplicity. The volume can vary in size from intimate to grandiose. Correspondence. Familiar objects and materials. Smooth lines. Curving shapes and spaces. Clear structural stability. Horizontal. Pleasant and comfortable contours. Soft light. Soothing sound. Volume, saturated with calm colors - white, gray, blue, green. Fright. Perceived limitation. An obvious trap. Lack of orientation points. Lack of means to assess position or scale. Hidden areas and spaces. Tilted, distorted or broken planes. Illogical unstable forms. Slippery floor plane. Danger. Unprotected voids. Sharp protruding elements. Distorted spaces. Dullness, darkness, gloominess. Pale and trembling or, on the contrary, blinding light. Cool blues, cool green tones. Abnormal monochromatic color. Fun. Free spaces. Smooth, flowing shapes and patterns. Possibility of whirling, rushing and winding movement. Movement and rhythm expressed in a structure. No restrictions. Shapes, colors and symbols that appeal to the emotions rather than the intellect. Possibility of theatricality. Often light, bright and spontaneous, taken in contrast with heavy and dark. Warm bright colors. Fleeting, sparkling, flickering light. Cheerful, cheerful sounds. Contemplation. The scale does not matter, since the subject will plunge into the depths of his consciousness. The entire space can be soothing and modest, or very spacious and richly decorated, as long as the design forms do not attract attention. No distracting sharp contrasts. Symbols, if used, must relate to the theme of contemplation. The space should provide a feeling of isolation, privacy, detachment and peace. Soft diffused light. Calm neutral colors. Low muffled streams of sounds that are not perceived by consciousness. Dynamic action. Bold shapes. Powerful constructive rhythm. Planes placed at an angle. Diagonals. Solid materials such as stone, concrete, wood or steel. Rough natural surfaces. Steep vertical. A clear compositional center. Concentration of attention on the focal point of the action - on the podium, at the rally point or at the entrance gate, where the general movement is directed. Movement caused by dynamic lines, moving light and decisive changes in form, character and sound. Strong simple colors. Sublime, spiritual. A stunning scale that surpasses the usual human imagination and immerses the person entering into a huge space. Highly floating forms contrast with low horizontal forms. The volume is designed to keep a person, as it were, nailed to the vast plane of the floor, while the gaze and thoughts tend upward vertically. Orientation up. A complete compositional order, often symmetrical. Use of expensive and capital materials. Using discreet white. If color is applied, it is cool colors such as blue-greens and purples. Discontent. Annoying change of directions and openings. Areas and spaces unsuitable for the intended use. Interference. Extremes. Untimely difficulties. Lack of comfort. Unpleasant texture. Incorrect use of materials. Illogicality. False. Unreliability. Tiredness. Loudness. Boredom. Mess. Disharmonious colors. Dissonant sounds. Unpleasant temperature or humidity. Unpleasant quality of light. Pleasure. Space, shapes, textures, colors, symbols, sounds, qualities of light that clearly suit the use of space, whatever it may be. Satisfying expectations, demands, or desires. Development of sequences and their implementation. Harmonious relationships. Unity in diversity. The resulting quality of beauty. IN artistic composition programmatic nature(painting, cinema, scenography) the emotional perception of color is complicated by the content of the work. Here it is more legitimate to talk about the ambivalence of the psychological impact of color than in cases where color is taken in isolation or in a non-pictorial structure. But the interesting fact is that the specific situation of the painting changes the emotional sound of a given color not whatever, but only on exactly the opposite generally accepted. For example, rich spectral yellow is certainly a cheerful and cheerful color. But in Van Gogh's painting "Night Cafe" this color emphasizes the mood of despair and melancholy. A clear, cloudless blue sky usually inspires a person with a clear and serene mood, but in the paintings of S. Dali or D. Chirico, the clear sky further deepens the feeling of horror or disgust inspired by the composition as a whole. S. Eisenstein, in connection with his work on color cinema, explored the question of “absolute” correspondence between sound and color. He came to the conclusion that “in art they decide not absolute compliance, and arbitrarily figurative, which are dictated figurative system of a particular work. Here the matter is never and will never be resolved by an immutable catalog of color symbols, but the emotional meaningfulness and effectiveness of color will always arise in the order of the living formation of color-like sides of the work, in the very process of formation of this image, in the living movement of the work as a whole". One cannot but agree with this conclusion. Everything said is true, except for the word “arbitrarily.” The artist “colors” the image not arbitrarily he reckons with traditional meaning colors and obeys him or gives own, opposite meaning. Following the above paragraph, S. Eisenstein describes an example from his practice confirming precisely this conditioned approach to color scheme: “It is enough to compare the theme of white and black in the films “Old and New” and “Alexander Nevsky.” In the first case, the color black was associated reactionary, criminal and backward, and with white - joy, life, new forms of management. In the second case, the theme of cruelty, villainy, death fell to the share of white with knightly vestments (this was very surprising abroad and was noted by the foreign press); Together with the Russian troops, he carried a positive theme - heroism and patriotism." Such a rearrangement of black and white does not contradict the usual symbolism of these colors: in Russia, for example, the color of mourning is black, but the funeral shroud is white; in Japan and India the color of mourning is white; The enemies of Soviet power during the civil war were called “whites,” although their deeds were black. It would be more surprising and probably not understood by anyone if Eisenstein replaced, for example, black with yellow-green, and white with gray. When designing the color of any thing intended for a person, and especially for his individual use, it is necessary to take into account color preferences. Foreign scientists (R. Français, M. St. George, V. Walton, etc.) as a result of numerous studies came to the conclusion that there is biological innateness color preferences. Thus, children under the age of one year, regardless of race and place of residence, show the same preferences: they prefer red, orange and yellow to green, blue and purple. Among teenagers and adults, colors according to their popularity are distributed as follows: blue, green, red, yellow, orange, purple, white. In the book by R. Francais “Psychology of Aesthetics” it is said that “for such a ranking only minor impact has artistic education, differences in gender, belonging to different races and cultures." Color preferences, as well as associations, are determined by many factors. Usually, preferences should be taken into account not only individual colors, but also combinations. In this case, the subject plays an important role - color carrier. The assessment of color in itself can differ in any way from its assessment in a specific situation. Therefore, data from laboratory studies of color preferences cannot be used. the only one basis for development color composition object, even if we talk about its elementary aesthetic qualities. A more accurate, albeit more complex, way to study color preferences can be artistic research, for example, decorative and applied arts, amateur painting and graphics of a particular social group of people. In these areas, color sympathies are manifested quite directly, and at the same time, every color is included in the composition, associated with material and texture, that is, on these objects one can study not prepared, but living color, in the process of its own life and interaction with human. Full picture color preferences can only be obtained on the basis of studying the history of art of a given people. But man is not only a social being, his activity is also determined by physiological factors, and his mental reactions are determined by the state of the nervous system. Therefore, color preferences to a certain extent depend on the physiological properties of the body. By studying human psychophysiological reactions to color, it is possible to identify some general patterns of color preferences. This method can be useful as an addition to the historical method. From the point of view of physiological effects, all colors and their combinations can be divided into two main groups: A. Simple, pure, bright colors. Contrasting combinations. B. Complex, low-saturated colors (bleached, broken, blackened), as well as achromatic. Nuanced combinations. Group "A" colors act as strong, active stimuli. They meet the needs of people with a healthy, non-fatigued nervous system. Such subjects include children, adolescents, youth, peasants, people of manual labor, people with an ebullient temperament and an open, direct nature. Indeed, we find colors and combinations of this type in the following cases: in children's artistic creativity; in youth clothing fashion; in the decorative and applied arts of peoples of all globe; in amateur “urban folklore”, the creators of which are people of unintelligent labor; in the art of revolutionary artists of the 20th century, breaking the canons (Matisse, Corbusier, Léger, Mayakovsky). Group B colors are more calming than exciting; they evoke complex, ambiguous emotions, require longer contemplation to perceive them, satisfy the need for subtle and refined sensations, and such a need arises in subjects of a fairly high cultural level. For all these reasons, the colors of group "B" are preferred by people of middle and old age, intelligent workers, people with a tired and finely organized nervous system. Colors and combinations of this type are found in the following cases: in European costume for middle and old age; in the interior of the homes of the urban intelligentsia; in painting and applied arts classes leaving the historical arena (XVIII century - Rococo, XIX and XX centuries - Art Nouveau); in modern design graphics and coloring of the vast majority of architectural objects, etc. The natural pattern of color preferences can be temporarily disrupted by fluctuations in fashion. Often, in the same culture, opposing types of color coexist, satisfying the same consumer. Thus, the problem of color preferences is complex and requires a thoughtful and differentiated approach. An interesting phenomenon for the artist is color synesthesia. The word "synesthesia" means "co-sensation." This is a phenomenon when the senses are stimulated by inappropriate stimuli. For example, when listening to music, sensations of colors arise, or when observing colors, some sounds, tactile, taste sensations, etc. are imagined. “Synesthetic feeling” was familiar to people of a subtle mental organization, apparently at all times. This is how Japanese poets felt the world: Dusk over the sea. Only the cries of wild ducks in the distance dimly turn white. Matsuo Basho The May rains are pouring. And the wind in the plum leaves became freshly green. Saimaro Johann Wolfgang Goethe felt the “texture” of color and its “taste”: “I have nothing against the assumption that color can even be touched; this would only reveal its own uniqueness even more. The color is also discernible in taste. Blue will have an alkaline, yellow - red - sour taste. All manifestations of reality are related." Color synesthesia has been cultivated in art romantic direction in the second half of the 19th century. and somewhat later in the music and poetry of the Symbolists. The French poet Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891) became famous for his sonnet “Vowels”: A - black, white - E; I - red; U - green; O - blue; I will tell their secret in my turn." The German romantic A. W. Schlegel (1767-1845) also felt the “coloring” of sounds: “A - corresponds to light, clear, red and means youth, friendship and radiance. And - answers sky blue, symbolizing love and sincerity. O - purple, Yu - violet, U - ultramarine." The poetry of A. Blok, A. Bely, S. Yesenin, K. Balmont, V. Khlebnikov is extremely rich in color and sound images. Many musicians and composers have a "color ear." Wonderful Russian composer A. N. Scriabin in his musical poem"Prometheus" wrote the "light part" (i.e. the light accompaniment of the music). N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov said that “sharp scales in it evoke ideas of colors, and flat ones... depict moods or a greater or lesser degree of warmth...” Among the painters who keenly felt color-musical correspondences, one can name D. Whistler , M. Ciurlionis, A. Lentulov, V. Kandinsky. In the book “On the Spiritual in Art,” V. Kandinsky describes in detail his color-musical synesthesia. Here are some of them: “Light-warm-red... resembles the sound of a fanfare, and a trumpet seems to sound - a stubborn, intrusive, strong tone... Cinnabar sounds like a trumpet and can be put in parallel with strong drum beats... The sound (orange)... is like a monotonous middle bell, a strong viola, both human and stringed... Violet... sounds somewhat painful, like something extinguished and sad... It is like the sound of a cor anglais, a pipe and in the depths generally deep tones of wooden instruments, like the bassoon." The nature of synesthesia has been studied by many scientists. Some suggested that it could be based on the mutual induction of excitations between auditory, visual or olfactory fibers in the brain, in places where they are close together. Others saw it as an ordinary “association of ideas” (A. Binet). Still others consider synesthesia a sign of atavism, a manifestation primitive syncretism sensations (M. Nordau).

The influence of flowers on the human psyche was noticed in ancient times by various shamans, healers and sorcerers. They can cause joy and sadness, bring peace or irritation, having amazing capabilities.

Colorful life

Every person has noticed the impact of color when they put on a red jumper, attracting the eyes of others. For Western society People dressed in black will look gloomy, but the bride’s snow-white dress speaks of a solemn moment and the purity of the event. If you are interested psychological impact colors, then you will find answers to many questions in the presented article.

Why is this happening?

Everything that is incomprehensible attracts a person, igniting cognitive interest. The influence of colors on the human psyche is due to the emission of electromagnetic waves by each color. These waves, due to their length, have different effects. They have healing properties because we not only see color with our eyes, but also feel electromagnetic radiation with our skin. By choosing the “right” colors specifically for yourself, a person can feel healthier and cheerful.

The psychological impact of color is that it is a kind of “emotional food”, and, accordingly, in order to function normally, our body needs different shades in different proportions. They can help restore the mental balance of the individual and even some aspects physical health. Food, clothing items, make-up, and surrounding furniture affect the human condition. Thanks to many studies, we now know a sufficient amount of information about the effect of color on the human psyche. In this regard, you can combine tones and improve your mood and overall well-being.

What will red and yellow tell us?

Elements of the surrounding world in red color cause excitement in the psyche and are a kind of compulsion to activity. Thanks to it, muscles tense and movements accelerate, and this leads to increased performance.

When in a room with red lighting, people perform at their best. But over time, as the body adapts to this shade, the level of productivity drops and problem solving becomes more difficult. This is due to color fatigue.

If you need to overcome difficulties, be more determined and resilient, then we advise you to use the color red in your life.

To stimulate brain activity, awaken intellectual capabilities, and increase the level of visual perception, use yellow. Contraindications: neuralgia and overexcitation of the cortex. Well, if you are accompanied by disappointments and disappointments, then yellow will suit you just right.

What are green and blue for?

The color of spring greenery ensures the normalization of blood and eye pressure, breathing, pulse, increasing the acuity of perception, concentration and intellectual potential. If you want peace, relaxation and relaxation, feel free to use green, because it will give you what you need. The impact of color plays a huge role in our daily lives.

Deep blue, constantly affecting the psyche, can lead to high levels of fatigue or even depression in some cases. But if you have experienced a strong shock, then this color can restore strength. It will reduce tension in muscle tissue, dull pain, weaken the pulse and have a calming effect on spontaneous impulses in an ardent personality.

The influence of purple, blue and brown colors

The color violet has a contradictory effect on the human condition, as it can increase stamina, reduce performance, suppress intellectual abilities, or even lead to depression.

To reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and relieve pain, use things blue color. But do not overdo it, because long-term influence of this color leads to fatigue and depression of some functional capabilities of the human body.

The color brown tells us the need for relaxation and bodily comfort. Therefore, if you feel such needs, then think about how to bring this color into your life and take a little break from work moments.

Contrast of black and white

For lovers white characterized by a need for freedom, a break in burdensome ties and a desire to start over with a clean slate. If you want to forget something and free yourself from the shackles of memories, surround yourself with white.

The black tone characterizes a person who rebels against his own fate. This color has important medicinal properties, as it absorbs other shades and has a fairly positive effect on the body.

By determining your color preferences, their persistence or variability, you will be able to recognize your own emotional and physical reactions, general well-being and mood.

The influence of color on the psyche of children

Children are constantly surrounded by different colors, they learn about the world, and you should approach the color scheme of children's rooms, furniture, toys and clothes wisely. There is no doubt that the influence of color on a child’s psyche is one of the most pressing issues for young parents. According to Norwegian scientists, young children registered with the internal affairs bodies or juvenile criminals chose the color black. People who are suicidal also choose this tone.

The influence of flowers on the psyche of a person, especially a small one, is based on several principles. Firstly, the baby's daily life should be filled a large number different shades, one thing is important - their competent combination.

Secondly, the walls and ceiling in the children's room should be either white or light, but not dark, since this will affect both the baby's emotional state and his cognitive abilities.

Thirdly, use blue color, and it will help save you and your baby from stress and relieve pain.

Fourthly, green shades and white-blue colors will provide you with a stable state of the nervous system. Green color, taken separately, can regulate blood pressure and relieve fatigue.

Fifthly, psychologists argue that the influence of color on the psyche is also expressed in its impact on the development of speech. Therefore, association games will become relevant in the period from one to three years (for example, strawberry-red, sun-yellow).

Sixthly, if your baby has lethargy, poor appetite, apathy and sudden mood swings, then using red, yellow and orange colors will help you.

Knowing the subtleties of color effects, parents and educators will be able to stabilize the mood and, if necessary, calm or cheer.

Some tricks with color

To feel the influence of colors on the human psyche, you don’t need to wear things of only one tone, because a stylish red scarf or bag will already make changes and increase your life potential. The main thing is to make an emphasis. You can “scatter” bright elements in the room, such as pillows or toys, and then the energy of color will fill the room.

In the living room or bedroom, you can use light bulbs or lamps of different colors. Colorful stickers for window glass have a similar effect, because not every person can afford multi-colored stained glass windows.

Scientists advise changing the color of the bedroom, if you have poor sleep, to calm shades (pale purple, pink, light blue).

Yellow sunflowers and an orange dress will perfectly improve your mood and productivity. A wonderful option for filling everyday life with bright colors is decorative crystals and jewelry made from precious (or not so precious) stones.

Having this information at your disposal and knowing your needs, you can create bouquets that will emit exactly the colors that you need. To feel light after eating, add more colored foods, as they are easier to digest.

Also, with the help of color, you can send signals to the people around you, so use cosmetics (varnishes, eye shadow, lipsticks) wisely. At home, you can use lavender or geranium aroma oils, because they emit blue and red colors, respectively.

Conclusion

The above information is quite useful, because the influence of color on the psyche is enormous. And if you are in a bad mood or feel unwell, you can easily adjust it by exposure to colors, bright and saturated or pale and calm.

Do you know what your mood is, physical strength, mental activity and even health largely depend on the color of the room in which you study or work? There is a whole science - colorology, which studies the degree of impact of various colors on the human body, statistically determining the effect on mood, character and desire to carry out any type of activity. Consider this fact if you are going to renovate the room. Depending on what the room will be used for, it is worth choosing the color of wallpaper, furniture and curtains.

What effect do colors have?
Red

This color is considered the most aggressive in the spectrum; all shades of this color are tonic, excite the nervous system, warm, activate vitality body. This color should not be used by people with high blood pressure and excess weight, since a long stay in the room can lead to a hypertensive crisis, increased temperature and deterioration of well-being. You should also not actively use red as the main color in the bedroom, as this can lead to sleep disturbances and insomnia. Ideal for gyms, as it tones the muscles. Not bad for offices, as red stimulates brain activity and allows you to make decisions faster.

Orange

Orange is the color of business. If you want to achieve success in business, then paint your office in the light of the sun. It not only gives you warmth and energy, but also stimulates your brain, creative activity, increases vitality. This color has a particularly beneficial effect on those who are susceptible to depression and often feel depressed and depressed, since orange itself radiates positivity and good mood. In addition, this color has a positive effect on concentration, so orange wallpaper in the room where you work will stimulate brain activity and will give you several creative ideas and will ensure a good mood.

Yellow

This color is the lightest in the spectrum and therefore the most favorable for the body. It is much less aggressive than red and orange, but still has similar tonic properties. Often used in medical practice to improve mood in people suffering from depression, as well as those who have digestive problems. In addition, there is an opinion that spending a long time in the yellow room will help cope with strabismus, stop myopia and even help treat diabetes.

Green

Green is the most natural and familiar color to the eye, since it can be constantly observed in nature. It would be logical to assume that being in a room of this color has a calming, peaceful and stabilizing effect. In terms of its effect on the human body, it is the complete opposite of red. Reduces blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, soothes muscles, and actually relieves headaches. In addition to its calming effect, this color is famous for its refreshing effect and exhibits antiseptic properties. It is recommended to use green in the bathroom or bedroom; in addition, it will be useful for those who suffer from nervous disorders and insomnia.

Blue

Blue is the color of patience and tolerance. It is also as close as possible to the natural color of the sky and water and therefore has a calming effect on the human nervous system. In addition, this color lowers blood pressure, slows breathing, lowers body temperature and is refreshing. It is not recommended to use this color when decorating the kitchen and dining room, since it has the interesting property of reducing appetite. Unless you're looking to lose a few extra pounds.

Blue

The effect on the body depends greatly on the shade. If we talk about light blue, then their effect is similar to the effect of blue, but as for dark blue, it has a negative effect on the body. The fact is that dark colors have a depressing effect and can drive a person into a depressed state. It contributes to a very strong slowdown in the functions of the human body and disrupts digestion. Recommended for decorating rooms for emotional and aggressive people, as it calms the nervous system.

Purple

It amazingly combines the properties of red and blue, causing severe depression of the nervous system. Can cause attacks of depression.

Thus, a successful choice of color design for living rooms will not only give you a positive mood, but will also prevent many diseases.

Influence yellow on a person and his psyche is quite strong. Despite the fact that yellow is a pleasant shade that evokes associations with sunlight, it has a strong effect on the human nervous system and mental activity. In general, it is a life-affirming color, symbolizing joy and positivity, maturity and fertility, it is intended to stimulate. In postauric vision it is the exact opposite of blue.

How the color yellow affects a person can be described in a few words: it calms nervous people (it’s not for nothing that in mental hospitals it is the favorite color for decorating space), apathetic and depressed individuals - it tones and stimulates them creativity and their mental abilities.

If you know thoroughly how the color yellow affects the psyche of an adult or child, you can successfully use it to correct emotional state, health, mental abilities and mood. Yellow shades of the color scheme have different effects on adults and children. This is due to the degree of mental maturity and its disorders.

The child himself is an immature personality; all his processes are at the stage of formation. Adults represent a mature psycho-emotional system, but it can be disrupted by various stresses, life situations. Therefore, it is impossible to say unequivocally what impact the color yellow will have on a particular person. This requires an individual approach and specialist help.

How does yellow color affect the psyche?

The sunny shade of yellow is a strong impetus to something new, it excites the desire to do something. People surrounded by this light cannot sit still; they are driven by the desire to communicate and create. To avoid the intense influence of yellow on the human psyche, do not decorate bedrooms, schools and children's institutions in this color scheme.

But for renovating a student’s room, office or kitchen – yellow and all its shades are just a godsend. You should absolutely not use this shade in the bedroom if you have insomnia, but if, on the contrary, you have a hard time waking up and feel constant sleepiness, add elements of bright yellow to the interior; the influence of yellow on the psyche in this case will be limited, it will add emotional activity and the desire to move .

It is also not recommended to use a lot of yellow design elements in a children's room. This color should be present in the interior, but to a limited extent.

Yellow color influence on the psyche of a child and an adult

Children themselves are too impulsive and active. Yellow wallpaper, walls, and interior elements will excite them even more. The same applies to the bedrooms of adults and children - people relax in this room and they have no need for unnecessary emotional activity.

Psychologists note that young children react very negatively to excess yellow; they begin to cry. But not only small children give a similar reaction, if an adult with an unbalanced psyche is placed in a yellow room - he loses restraint and control over himself, begins to live with his emotions.

Health effects of yellow color

Do you want to use positive influence yellow? Remember that yellow, like orange, is an excellent appetite stimulant; it will help restore digestion processes, improve the functioning of the pancreas, stomach, and intestines.

But unlike orange, its effect is associated with increased absorption of beneficial substances, especially the absorption of calcium by the body, which means that it can indirectly influence the strengthening of the human skeleton. If there is not enough yellow, this can lead to disruption of the musculoskeletal system.

Experts have identified another beneficial effect of yellow shades of color: improving skin health, restoring elasticity and softness of the skin.

If you want to get the positive effect of yellow on the psyche, then use it to lift a person out of depression, relieve apathy and pessimistic moods.

So, what is the effect of the color yellow on humans? It is used for melancholy, apathy, stimulation of mental activity, creativity, it promotes the absorption of nutrients, improves memory, and is beneficial for the skin. For those involved in spiritual practices, we remind you that yellow is the color of the 3rd chakra of the solar plexus; it is responsible for awareness of the physical body. If you have problems with mood swings, lack of creativity, poor memory, then try practicing meditation in the morning sun.

Science

The effect of color on the human psyche has been known since ancient times. Colors can influence a person’s worldview, mood, and even character. It has been scientifically proven that different colors and their combinations can make a person feel happy, sad, anxious or melancholy.

There are a few basic rules you need to learn. The use of light pastel colors helps create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth and visually increase the area of ​​the room. Bright colors energize, uplift and stimulate. Dull, cool shades relax and give a feeling of harmony, while dark shades add rigor and efficiency.

The influence of red color on humans

Allows you to move the needle, get a charge of vigor and activity, can cause excitement, tunes you to activity, increases muscle tone and stimulates appetite.

It is important that red color visually reduces space. Therefore, it cannot be used in small rooms. Also, too much red can lead to irritation and depression. But your living room will benefit if red is the dominant color. If red is skillfully combined with other colors, it will be appropriate in any room.

Blue color and mood

Reduces heart rate, stimulates creative and brain activity, induces relaxation, helps to relax and find peace of mind, improves concentration, inspires confidence, and arouses interest.

You need to use rich blue color in the interior carefully and thoughtfully. It belongs to a cold palette, so it is better not to use it in northern and poorly lit rooms. It is perfect for use in classic and modern interiors, always appropriate in Mediterranean and high-tech style. It has been proven that almost all shades of blue reduce our appetite and therefore those who want to always look slim should consider this color as a possible background for the kitchen and dining room.

Yellow color in the interior

Improves metabolism, gives energy, causes a feeling of warmth and absorbs negative energy. Activates, encourages creativity and inspires optimism.

The best place to use yellow in the home is the kitchen. People are attracted by the warm and sunny atmosphere for cooking and eating.

If you want to boost your family's appetite, yellow cuisine is worth a try.

Green color in the interior

It has a refreshing effect, creates an atmosphere of complete peace, relieves stress and smoothes out conflicts, relieves tension and fatigue.

Light warm shades of green, such as delicate light green and pistachio colors, are perfect for walls in the bedroom and nursery; the rooms will look bright, fresh and positive.

Our lives thrive with colors that inspire and enrich us. Although it may seem counterintuitive, in addition to neutral beiges, grays and whites, you can use bright and rich colors that will create an atmosphere of comfort and happiness in your home.

With the arrival of spring, just add new colors to your interior, and your life will sparkle with new colors!