Psychological Effects of Color

Earlier you learned about color and how it affects mood and emotion. Some color effects seem to be universal, but others are personal. Share your own experience with color. Describe two meaningful emotional or physical reactions you have experienced with color. Do you feel that images containing color exhibit more powerful affects than just black & white images? Why or Why not? You can include colors in nature, art, the media, or in environments like home, public, or religious spaces. Be specific and in-depth. Write at least one long paragraph.

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Psychological Effects of Color

Different colors tend to stimulate certain psychological reactions all people with sight. There are universal psychological effects of color, while some are personal. I have also noticed that certain colors such as purple, blue, yellow and orange have emotional effects on me. The purple color gives me a feeling of peace and serenity. One time when I was in distress, sitting in a room with light purple walls helped me calm down and feel at peace.

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