How does color affect your mood?

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1. Color Psychology In 1666, British scientist Sir Isaac Newton discovered that when pure white light passes through a prism, it splits into all visible colors. can see. Each color is made up of a single wavelength and cannot be separated into other colors, but further experiments demonstrated that colored light can be combined to form other colors. For example, red light mixed with yellow light produces orange. Some colors, such as green and magenta, cancel each other out when mixed and produce white light. Perceptions of color are often deeply personal and rooted in experience or culture.
Scientists have been constantly looking for answers to the relationship between color and mood. Perhaps that is why the field of color psychology is of great interest to many people, and its mission is to elucidate how color affects mood and behavior. To date, however, very little theoretical or experimental research has been conducted on the topic of how color affects mood, and some has been done largely out of practical concerns. not the rigor of science.

2. How does color affect mood? Why is color so powerful in our lives? What effects can it have on our bodies and minds? The relationship between color and mood can be summarized as follows:
Colors in the red region of the color spectrum are called warm colors and include red, orange and yellow. These colors evoke different emotions from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility. Colors on the blue side of the spectrum are called cool colors and include blues, purples, and greens. These colors are often described as calm, or sad colors can evoke feelings of sadness or apathy. Research has discovered many interesting links between color and human mood:
People in black uniforms are more likely to receive punishment, anyone from schoolchildren to athletes with Black uniforms are more likely to be associated with negative qualities. The color of the product you want to buy is often based on the individual characteristics and mood of the buyer. In many cases, research has demonstrated that the effect between color and mood can be temporary. The blue room can initially induce a feeling of peace, but this effect disappears after a short while. A person may prefer brighter, more attention-grabbing colors when they are younger, but find themselves drawn to more traditional colors as they get older.

3.Colour psychology as therapy Based on the understanding that color affects mood, behavior, light therapy or the use of color for healing is increasingly popular:
Red Used to stimulate the body, mind and enhance blood circulation. Yellow represents joy and happiness, but it also has a stimulating effect on the nerves and purifying the body. Orange is used to support lung health and increase body energy levels. The color blue is said to soothe illness and treat pain. Indigo (between blue and purple) is said to alleviate skin problems. The color can be used to convey information and influence mood. Concern about the association between color and mood is growing, color affects mood to a certain extent and even influences the decisions people make. Scientists point out that although color can affect mood, emotions and actions, these effects depend on factors of individual characteristics, cultural environment and specific situations. . More scientific research is needed to better understand this topic.
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References: webmd.com, verywellmind.com