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Colour Psychology And Healing
All shades of colour have their own vibrations and we react the them in different ways dependant upon how we are feeling, our state of mind and physical health. Illness can severely affect these vibrations, we know that when we see people who are unwell, they looked drained of 'colour'.
All shades of colour have their own vibrations and we react the them in different ways dependant upon how we are feeling, our state of mind and physical health. Illness can severely affect these vibrations, we know that when we see people who are unwell, they looked drained of ‘colour’.
Therefore, it is always advisable to bear the unconscious meanings of colour in mind whenever dressing for any occasion.
Our perceptions of these colours change will change with age.
The Basics of Colour
Hue: Represents the quality by which we are able to tell one colour family from another, as in the hues of the colour wheel. Hue is also the name of a colour or colour family and gives a colour its distinctive, recognisable quality. Technically, differences in hue are attributable to differences in the wavelength of light waves, which allow us to see different colours.
Value: The lightness or darkness of a colour. Value is added or removed to a colour by adding degrees of white or black respectively.
Intensity: Also known as the chroma of the colour, weaker intensity colours has a more faded, grey quality, whilst high-intensity colours have a more powerful, jewel-like quality.
Psychology and Healing
Different colours will spark different emotions.
Red: The Base Chakra - The Element of Earth - Red is the most powerful colours, symbolising strength and raw emotion as well as grounding and the Earth. Naturally, red is classically used in a romantic sense, but can also be utilised sparingly in the workplace to demonstrate power and authority.
Pink & Peach: Pinks and peaches are a much more effeminate hue, although it can be worn well by men if contrasted by charcoals, blacks and other deep colours.
Orange: The Second Chakra - The Element of Water - Frequently used in children’s toys and games, Orange is mainly associated with play, fun and friendliness.
Yellow - The Third Chakra - Solar Plexus, between bottom of chest and top of belly button, Element Fire Yellow is the colour of sunshine. It represents radiance, warmth and receptivity and brings out an approachable and cheerful outlook.
Green - The Fourth Chakra- The Heart, Element Air Green induces a feeling of stability, balance, naturalness and tranquillity. When used near your face, green can also create tension and drama.
Blue - The Fifth Chakra- The Throat, Element Space/Ether. Blue represents the sky and water. The light blues are calming, while the dark blues such as navy, give off a feeling of power and authority. Navy is one of the most versatile neutrals. Blue is a great colour to wear for communication.
Purple: The Sixth Chakra - The Element of Light - With historical links to the church, royalty and the law, purple is a sign of power and mystical presence.
Brown: A comfortable and plain colour, brown a sign of reliability, normality and security.
Black: A sign of power and mystery, but also dignity, black is a very versatile colour and can fit to almost any circumstance.
Grey: Basic levels of grey invoke neutrality, mediation and conservatism, darker greys show authority and seniority.
White: The Seventh Chakra - Symbolic of cleanliness, purity and innocence.
Now you know the unconscious power of colour, I’m sure you’ll begin to use them with care. More vibrant colours, such as oranges, pinks and reds, can give you a boost early in the day, although you may need to consider the reactions of those around you.
Pinks and oranges are more conservative ways of achieving the same effect, whereas darker hues of blue and grey will assist dramatically in communication and directing.