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    Color Psychology

    Keep color psychology in mind when deciding which colors to paint.

    Color describes our personalities.

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    • Black. You are ambitious

    • Green. You are very traditional

    • Purple. You are sophisticated

    • White. You are dutiful and methodical

    • Blue. You are a team player and very sociable

    • Brown. You love nature and simplicity

    • Pink. You are romantic and tender hearted

    • Yellow. You are easy going and have a good attitude

    • Red. You are outgoing

    • Silver. You have a sense of style

    • Orange. You are strong and generous

    • Gray. You are cautious

     
     

    How do you express your color?

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      Black represents elegance, mystery and power. Those who like black are said to be ambitious and sophisticated. Too much black, however, can be depressing. Consider using it as an accent color to add drama to your room.
       
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      Green is the color of nature. Calm and relaxing, green can also be described as joyful, harmonious, energized, and filled with life. Those who like green are said to believe in balance, stability and persistence. Bring energy to a room by painting it a shade of lime green.
       
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      Purple stimulates the imagination. It's the color of royalty, luxury and wealth. Those who like purple tend to be creative, wise and romantic. Want to create a sense of relaxation and serenity in a room? Try painting the walls a calming shade of lilac.
       
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      White represents youth and cleanliness and creates a cool, refreshing feeling. Those who like white prefer a contemporary style. Warmer shades of white help make a room feel cozier, while cooler shades tend to achieve a more formal feel.
       
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      Blue is calming and cool. It is the most popular color because it symbolizes the sky and heaven. Those who like blue are trustworthy, loyal, friendly and strong. Because of its calming power, blue works well in the bedroom.
       
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      Brown represents earth, security and contentment. Those who like brown tend to love nature, simplicity and comfort.
       
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      Red, the color of confidence excitement and energy, is the most psychologically stimulating of colors. Those who like red are passionate, energetic, outgoing and courageous. Want to bring a cheerful feel to your space? Try painting it a candy-apple red.
       
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      Pink is the delicate part of the red color family. Those who like pink are perceived to be feminine, innocent and romantic. Compared to red, pink is a more tranquil color that can work well in the bedroom.
       
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      Yellow represents happiness, optimism, inspiration and summer. Those who like yellow are attracted to what's new and modern. Pale yellow can bring a sunny feel to a space without being overwhelming to the eye.
       
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      Silver represents prosperity and wealth. Those who like silver have a sense of style and are very motivated. Accenting rooms with the color silver can create a feeling of ornate richness.
       
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      Orange is considered wholesome and fruitful. It demands attention while symbolizing balance, warmth, vibrancy and enthusiasm. Those who like orange are friendly and get along with everyone. Orange stimulates appetite and can add spice to a dining area.
       
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      Gray is classic, elegant and works well with most colors. Those who like gray are intelligent and disciplined. Warm gray paired with other warm colors creates a lively and inviting space.
       

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