COLOR

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Color Activity 1

• You will now see a series of different colors,
  one color at a time. Once you see a color
  immediately write down how that color makes you
  feel. Do not think about it, you should write
  down your initial reaction.

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Research Shows

• There are some common feelings associated with
  each color.
• These general feelings nay be important when
  designing interior spaces.

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YELLOW

• Most cheerful and sunny of the spectrum
• Bright yellow is eye-fatiguing-makes babies cry
  and grown-ups lost their temper
• Small amounts represent playfulness, light,
  creativity, and warmth
• Like the sun-you want it to feel good but dont
  want it in your eyes.
• Most visible by the eye-number one attention
  getter
• Choice of shade is important

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RED

• Attention grabber
• Very dominating-use as accent not background
• Stimulates appetite
• Can elevate blood pressure and respiratory rate
• Can stimulate people to make quick decisions

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BLUE

• One of the most popular colors
• Natural appetite suppressant
• Relaxes our nervous system
• Tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming
  chemicals. Dark blue can feel cold and
  depressing
• Blue surroundings increase productivity

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GREEN

• Associated with nature
• Easiest color on the eye
• Calming with neutral effect on the human nervous
  system
• Green rooms used to relax people before
  appearing on t.v.
• Used in hospitals to relax patients

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ORANGE

• Associated with warmth, contentment,
  wholesomeness
• Looks strong and generous
• Has a broad appeal
• Can make an expensive product seem more affordable

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BLACK

• Very controversial color
• Demons, witches, and the devil sturdiness
  reliability
• Authority and power despair and mourning
• Black clothes
• Can be formal and powerful
• Give a slimmer appearance

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WHITE

• Stands for purity and innocence
• Represents cleanliness
• Reflects light
• Creates a cool and refreshing feeling

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PURPLE

• Color for royalties
• Luxury, wealth, sophistication
• Color of passion, romance, sensitivity
• Purple decorations can be posh and artistic, or
  look artificial

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BROWN

• Color of earth and wood
• Creates a neutral, comfortable, and open
  atmosphere
• Communicates credibility, strength, and maturity
• More likely to be on a mans favorite color list

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PINK

• Most romantic and tender color
• Tranquilizing
• Makes people feel calm and soft-hearted