Red color- the color of everything mystical, mysterious, otherworldly. Red has long been considered the color of wisdom and power. Among the ancient Jews, it was a royal color, in Orthodoxy it symbolized divine manifestation. V Ancient rome Caesars wore purple togas.

In astrology red corresponds to the sign of Mars.

Since ancient times, people have shown a particular fondness for the color red. In many languages, the same word means red and, in general, everything that is beautiful and beautiful. In Russian: red square is a beautiful square; folklore images: the maiden is red, the sun is red. Among the Polynesians, the word "red" is synonymous with the word "beloved." In China, they speak of a sincere, frank person as “red heart,” while the heart of a bad, insidious person is black.

Red is primarily associated with blood and fire.... Its symbolic meanings are very diverse and contradictory. Red symbolizes joy, beauty, love and fullness of life, and on the other hand, enmity, revenge, war, is associated with aggressiveness and carnal desires.

For many peoples, red symbolizes the south, flame and heat. In Asian cultures, the south is usually associated with red, north with black, west with white, and east with yellow or blue.

Red is considered a masculine color, symbolizing Yang energy. This is the color of life. At the same time, it symbolizes activity and energy, dynamism and strength, strength and determination, as well as love, passion, anger.

Red combined with white is associated with purity and harmony. Red and green should not go together.

It is known from mythology that Venus (green) was the wife of Mars (red) and gave birth to him Phobos (fear) and Demos (horror). Red in a person's aura means anger, passion or lust.... It corresponds to the most difficult road of life - the road of love and anger.

This color is too contradictory, and quite illogical.

So, in Judaism, the Day is painted in red The last judgment... But at the same time, red adorns the roofs of the first Jewish temples, and the clothes of the high priests, and much more.

All this, and even, perhaps, the fact that red is dedicated to the Holy Spirit in Christianity, make it possible to understand the associations of red with the Passion of the Lord. With the blood of Jesus Christ shed for the salvation of mankind.

Tantrism, on the other hand, connects the red energy center with an increase vital energy and boosting immunity or endurance.

And Kabbalah endows the red sun god with severity and inflexibility.

Red is the primary heraldic color. On the banners, it symbolizes rebellion, revolution, struggle, independence. It is interesting that among many tribes in Africa, America and Australia, warriors, preparing for a battle, painted their bodies and faces red. The Carthaginians and Spartans wore red clothes during the war. V ancient China the rebels called themselves "red warriors", "red spears", "red eyebrows".

Healing properties, the ability to resist the evil eye and witchcraft were also attributed to the red color. From evil spirits and evil eye red threads, Easter eggs, fabrics, corals, flowers and plants help. The Chinese tied something red to their children’s hands, teaching them to look at this color as the best protection against evil spirits. In many countries, women tie a red thread around their hands so as not to get sick and so that no one can jinx them.

Since red is associated with an active masculine principle, with blood, with fire, associations arise with love, with sexual arousal, passion, etc.

Let's remember that men consider red as their favorite color more often than women. Although he is equally arousing both sexes. This excitement is purely masculine - physical, muscular.

Red color often causes excitement, anxiety. Enhances nervous tension... By increasing the level of anxiety, red makes you pay more attention to the world around you.

Due to the excitement of the nervous system, red initially causes a sharp rise in performance. For example, labor productivity increases by 26% within 10 minutes. The reaction "counting numbers" is accelerating ...

However, when adapting to the red color, the number of correctly solved problems decreases by 20%, and labor productivity - by 34% (after 20 minutes of adaptation). Color fatigue appears, leading to a further decrease in performance.

Psychologists noted that wearing red glasses by an athlete increases his endurance. Reveals the fighting decisiveness in his character.

Red is more typical for young flavors. If before the age of 20 it is often put in 1st place, and by the age of 30 it is somewhat less often, then by the age of 60 red is already somewhere in the middle of the color range of preferences.

The presence of red in the room where the food is eaten promotes appetite. This color is a stimulating sexual instinct. Red color has an analgesic effect on the nervous system, treats hypertension (the first stage of neurasthenia), activates dystrophics, and regulates digestion. For this reason, athletes are advised to wear red glasses before important competitions.

Even in the Middle Ages, people knew that smallpox and scarlet fever are easier to tolerate if the patient is on red sheets. The red color helps a person to undress without feeling chills on physical examination. Those in a pre-infarction state in the first place put the red-orange color, symbolizing mobility, as well as blue-green, symbolizing volitional effort. Fat people red and orange, on the contrary, do not like: they prefer blue - the color of rest. In psychiatry, silent psychosis is treated in red.

As an aphrodisiac, red is highly effective in treating depression, depression, and melancholy.

With a significant ability to penetrate the skin, it has an analgesic effect on the nervous system. Most effective in the treatment of hypersthesia as the basis of most symptoms of neurasthenia. At the same time, headaches, dizziness, as well as pain in the spine, etc. often disappear.

Often, red colors are successfully used to treat childhood anemia and apathy: the number of red blood cells in the blood increases, physical activity increases, digestion improves, and the child's appetite and weight increase.

Corresponds to our real or ideal I. The character that we have, or the one that we would like to have. If we want to make a certain impression, we will also unconsciously choose the right shade for this.

White- a symbol of purity and perfection. In the Christian tradition, the color of holiness, virtue, divinity. People who choose white for their color are usually neat, decent and sincere. Or they want to seem like that (don't forget, huh?).

Gray chosen by people who are afraid to declare themselves too loudly. Or they want to be inconspicuous in order to get something ("gray cardinal"). Gray is the color of neutrality. It is the perfect backdrop for any other color, for any manipulation or play. He gives strength to those who are weak and vulnerable.

Pink- the color of softness, tenderness, kindness and sentimentality, the color of dreams and dreams. If you love pink, then do not tolerate cruelty and violence in any of its manifestations. A person who chooses this color for himself prefers to live in a light, comfortable world, invented by him. Pink dulls aggression and nervousness, therefore it is good for people who are very irritated and find it difficult to pull themselves together.

At the same time, too much pink around can lead to complete detachment from the world. Be careful with people who love pink - they are very vulnerable.

Blue- cooling and soothing color. Blue (despite stereotypes) is the color of femininity and motherhood. Symbolizes peace, tranquility, carelessness. Disposing to rest and relaxation.

Yellow- most light color... A symbol of lightness, liveliness, brightness and joyful perception of life. It is chosen by people who are contact, curious, optimistic, accustomed to attracting the attention of others. If a person completely rejects yellow, then he is in a state of emptiness, isolation, or extreme irritation.

Orange- the color of warmth, bliss, joy, the color of energy, freedom and strength. Symbolizes development, focus on success. Orange is also the color of enlightenment, it is not for nothing that Buddhist monks wear it. He shows hidden opportunities a person, helps to get rid of fears and depression, relieves stress in all conflicts.

Purple personifies everything non-standard. This is the color of our fantasy, magic, magic. The one who loves him, not only wants to be bewitched, but he himself longs to have witchcraft power. Rejection of purple indicates a desire to establish as clear a relationship with people as possible.

All that has been said, of course, must be perceived with a certain degree of convention. And do not forget that we live in a world of shades, halftones and fancifully mixed colors.

A bad book can be slammed shut. Turn away from a bad picture. Leave a bad concert or performance. But there is a group of arts that influence people constantly and regardless of their wishes. They are included in the concept material culture and are associated with the formation of the spatial environment and the objective world. Meeting with them cannot be avoided, it is impossible to close your eyes at them. We encounter them daily and hourly, and just as daily and hourly human psychology enters into direct interaction with them, continuously influencing them, and receiving from them the strongest influence.

These arts are architecture, design and costume. And the main influencing element is color... The summing result of such influences usually manifests itself in varying degrees of physical and emotional state feeling cheerful or tired, elated or depressed. The emotionality of perception in relation to color is manifested through its associative influence. The connection of certain phenomena and objects with their characteristic colors was transformed in human consciousness into certain sensory sensations that arise during perception colors - symbols.

So, the sun, fire - yellow and red - created a feeling of warmth and became "warm"; sky, air, ice - blue, blue colors became "cold". On this basis, new associations were formed: joyful - sad, light - heavy, loud (sonorous) - quiet, dynamic - static, etc.

BLUE BLUE COLOR

It also reflects a physiological and psychological need, namely rest. The inclination of blue to depth is so great that it becomes more intense precisely in deep tones and acts "more characteristic", more penetrating. The deeper the blue color, the more it calls a person into infinity, awakens in him the desire for the pure and, finally, for the supernatural. Blue is a typically heavenly color. With great penetration, he develops an element of calm. Leaning towards black, it takes on a shade of inhuman sadness. It is like an endless deepening into the serious, where there is no end and cannot be. Blue is an extremely soft and chilling contrast to everything disturbing, bright, oppressive, exhausting; it is a picture of peaceful tenderness and delightful freshness; this is fragility itself in comparison with all the material bulkiness and heaviness.

Blue is a color that expresses nothing and beauty at the same time. If yellow emits, then blue - absorbs, draws rays into itself. Dark blue evokes a serene calm. When looking at the dark blue color, vegetative sedation occurs. Pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and wakefulness function are reduced and regulated trophotropically. The body adjusts itself to calmness and relaxation. Dark blue, like each of the four primary colors, is a color expression of one of the primary biological needs: physiologically - rest, psychologically - satisfaction. Those who are in such a balanced, harmonious state without tension, feel themselves in their place: in close connection with others and safe. Blue color expresses unity, close connection. People say: "Blue is fidelity." In a state of unity with the environment, a special sensitivity to change is noted. Therefore, blue corresponds to all sensitivity colors. The images that blue color carries - deep night, silence, cave, darkness, fairy tale ... It is suitable as the main color for bedrooms, living rooms. In combination with yellow and red, it is suitable for decorating children's rooms, kitchens. If it is a dull blue, then it must be combined with the same dull red, brown, green, white. If it is sky blue, then it will be combined with pastel tones, pink, gray, silver shades. The symbolically blue color corresponds to calm water, phlegmatic temperament, feminine, left side, horizontal direction, flowing handwriting. Sensory perception is tenderness, and its organ is skin. The blue path is female, matriarchal.

Light blue (cyan) color... Its psychological characteristic is light-hearted fun. Light blue is the color of carelessness and carelessness, since he does not make claims, and therefore does not accept obligations. Light blue is that "charming nothing". This is the sky, water, pool, flowers. Suitable for nurseries, bedrooms. Light blue is the beginning of the game. Combine with pink, light green, ocher, orange, lilac and others.

RED COLOR

The color of passion. He usually attracts strong-willed, powerful people. However, it is also inherent in hot-tempered, sociable types. People who are irritated by this color are loyal and stable in their relationships, but they have an inferiority complex, they are afraid of quarrels, they tend to be alone. Usually these are people with a definite life position, purposeful, even aggressive.

Red excites, and therefore appeals to the observer. Therefore, the robes of kings, cardinals and the decoration of the togas of the senators were red. But magenta, with its cool tint of blue, is even more impressive and restraining at the same time. This color can be described with the words "luxurious" or "magnificent". For this reason, in theaters, until recently, the curtain and seating were, of course, always red. Rimbaud, who, as you know, dedicated one of his poems to the meanings of flowers, believed that a woman who dresses in red is easy to seduce. Because scientific psychology she justifies all her statements by statistical experience, she cannot assess this opinion, however, she found that a compensatory preference for red means: "I would urgently like to be aroused with the help of intense impressions." In religious symbolism, color is also used with meaning. Red is a symbol of an ardent love passion that arises like a flame in the heads of the illuminated spirit. When Ernst Jünger "Lob der Vokale" states: "For example, red is the color of domination and rebellion," he sees this as a manifestation of excitement. The banner of the Russian revolution is also painted red. Yes, red is essentially a revolution, a coup. Red is full of energy penetration and transformation when it varies with yellow tones (the color of cinnabar red). He who is full of vitality and energy by nature, and therefore endowed with a sense of self-worth, which corresponds to the color red, he feels powerful. The one who is weak and meets the strong perceives the latter as a threat. For this reason, objects that indicate a threatening danger are painted red. A red traffic light forces the driver to stop to avoid the threat of a collision. Fire fighting equipment and fire fighting vehicles are painted red as they should express the highest degree anxiety. The irritating effect of red should be in this case turn into exciting. Red corresponds to the ancient element "fire", choleric temperament, and in time - to modernity, while yellow indicates the future.

The ultimate goal of red, the impulse to experience and conquest, is tranquility in satisfaction. Red finds its resolution in blue. Blue, peaceful and relaxed calm, has the goal of recovery, the accumulation of strength for deep experiences and effective conquest. Blue finds its semantic resolution in red. Both paths lead to unity. The red path achieves identification through military conquest. Blue seeks identification through self-sacrifice. Both colors, red and blue, strive for identification, unity and fusion in the form of love. The red path is male, patriarchal. The blue path is female, matriarchal. Male red and female blue merge into purple. 75% of pre-puberty children of age with undifferentiated sex characteristics prefer purple. "While black means absolutely nothing, purple represents a hidden secret ..."

PURPLE

Purple is a color that is not easy to understand. Red and blue, masculine and feminine, active and passive - these two opposites in violet are destroyed.

The destruction of subjective-objective opposites, mystical, magical, magical, capable of destroying the opposition between desire and reality - this is the color purple. This is his magic, and this magic is his charm. Merging of opposites, identification - this is one meaning of the violet color. But in any process of experiencing (hereinafter, everywhere - emotions) and thinking there are always subjective - objective opposites, they are effective and often tragic. Blue calm is excited by a red impulse and is prompted to perceive the influences of the environment. But vice versa: the red impulse is inhibited, by blue rest, accumulates, is dosed, differentiates and is brought to such perfection that sensory receptivity arises. These fluctuations between red and blue, between impulsive desire and prudent susceptibility give a different meaning to violet, namely sensitivity. All kinds of shades of purple - from light, sharp, with their piquant erotic effect, to dark, expressing thoughtfulness, repentance, humility and mysticism - have the same goal, the same meaning: sensual identification. In this state is future mother, an esthete, erotomaniac and a person who believes in the mysterious, divine. If purple is preferred, then this should be seen as "exciting interest" and the need for sensual identification, which takes on a completely different character, if the second favorite flower is exciting, sexy red, rather than sentimental, calm blue.

GREEN COLOR

In green, yellow and blue (blue + yellow = green) are like paralyzed forces that can be reactivated. Green is a vital opportunity, absolute green is the calmest color that exists. He does not move anywhere and does not have the overtones of joy, sadness, passion. He does not demand anything, does not call anywhere. It is an immovable, self-satisfied, limited in space element. Green is static.

Green does not have kinetic energy acting outward, but contains potential energy contained in it. The more darkening blue is complemented to green, the stronger, "colder", tighter, stricter and more stable psychological impact colors. The more lightening, dissolving yellow is added, the lighter, "warmer", more relaxed, softer and more harmonious green acts. Staying true to yourself, fulfilling your own chosen obligation, retiring with your resentment rather than capitulating and adapting - this requires the pride of blue-green self-regulation.

Of course, green also has positive conservative qualities, such as perseverance and endurance. On the other hand, the test experience shows that people who are extravagant and eccentric, as well as striving for originality, find pure green unattractive. Light blue-green, or turquoise, is the coldest of all colors. For this reason, it is most advisable to use it where it is necessary to optically create a refreshing coolness. It is desirable in hot countries, in hot factory halls, in rooms with a suffocating and heavy odor. This color effect is used in refreshing drinks, refreshing cigarettes, or menthol toothpastes. Since green has a calming effect, it can be used in bathrooms, corridors, relaxation and privacy areas. He can be funny, or he can be brooding, sad. The shades of green are endless. We combine with almost any color similar to it in tone, saturation; in contrast to red, orange, yellow. By association, images of natural motives are born - a forest, reservoirs, glades, etc.

YELLOW

Perceived by us as the sun, bright and sparkling. Yellow- light, radiant, exciting, and therefore warming. The brightness of yellow and the polished lustrous surface complement each other to create the splendor of lustrous gold.

Preferring yellow over others means seeking liberation, bringing happiness, because there is none. If, along with this, blue is rejected - the color of peace, satisfaction and unity - we are talking about an unfortunate person who is not suitable for a real connection, who, constantly worried, seeks satisfaction in the idol of love. This preference for yellow versus blue is often indicative of "agitated depression", for example. If the blue color deviates (agitated anxiety, sensitivity), and yellow (search and expectation of a liberating discharge) and green (tension, self-affirmation) are chosen, then this is characteristic of an ambitious person who lacks friendly ties in a team and who seeks to win recognition with the help of superiority.

Yellow is chosen by people who are looking for a changed, liberating relationship in order to discharge excited tension in the expected way and be able to open up, achieve what they want. They hope to be relieved by releasing the burden that oppresses them like addiction. It is believed that yellow is the color of illumination, therefore the halo of Christ and the saints is also yellow. Combine with black, blue, red, green - with local / primary colors / and pastel colors. One of the most used in the interior. Suitable for almost any room.

GREY COLOUR

The intermediate gray is neither color nor light nor dark. It does not evoke any arousal and is free from any psychic tendency. Gray is neutrality, it is not a subject or an object, it is not external or internal, it is not tension or relaxation. Gray is not a territory at all to live in; it is only a border: a border is like a no-man's line, a border is like a contour, like a dividing line, like an abstract division to separate opposites. If gray as a border is put in the first place in Luscher's test, then they do not want to let themselves be known, they protect themselves from all influences in order to remain unexcitable. With severe overwork defensive reaction there is often a tendency towards gray. The same is observed during the examination, when they do not want to give the opportunity to study themselves. They love judicious and distrustful natures who think for a long time before deciding on anything.

This color is preferred by those who are afraid to "stick out". In all achromatic colors (gray, white, black) there is no differentiated attitude towards the object. And vice versa, the choice among a number of chromatic colors (according to the eight-color test table) shows how emotionally the relatively fixed personality structure reacts to the surrounding situation.

WHITE COLOR BLACK COLOR

Compared to all gray tones White color is characterized by completeness as the end point of brightness, and black as the end point of darkness. While the preference for gray tones reflects the way in which tone is regulated, the choice of black or white, on the contrary, demonstrates the absolute and final decision ("black and white verdict") that is made when a labile state leads to a crisis. In a white or black crisis, some kind of pathogen leads to a thoughtless, uncontrollable dynamic discharge. Concentric black reflects aggressive tenacity; white as eccentric dissolution - flight. As you know, the decision to "fight or flight" is not made in the neocortex, but in phylogenetically previously formed lobes, namely, in the so-called limbic system. Experience with tests shows that a maximum of 1.4% of adults choose white and black at the same time from among achromatic colors. For the most part these colors are chosen by people experiencing severe, unbearable mental pressure with a crisis flare-up, for example, children during puberty and hospitalization, as well as people with mental and nervous disorders. White is an expression of permission, flight and release from all resistance. White means absolute freedom from all obstacles and freedom for all possibilities. White is a tabula rasa, a blank board, problem solving and a fresh start. Therefore, the bride's dress is white. Therefore, white is a symbol physical death if it is considered the beginning of a new incarnation or immersion in nirvana. Whoever in the table of achromatic colors prefers white, he "needs relief from unpleasant circumstances." White is the border of the beginning and the agreement; black is negation and the border beyond which the "color" life stops. Therefore, black expresses the idea of ​​"nothing"; nothing like absolute refusal, like death or "no" in a militant protest. The banners of anarchist and nihilist unions were black; the banner of peace - white.

Black expresses stagnation, protection and repression of exciting influences. Whoever puts black in first place, out of stubborn protest, rebelles against his fate. Whoever puts black in second place hopes that he can give up everything if he is able to forcibly take that which expresses the color in the first place. If, for example, red is in the first place before black, then forced, unrestrained events should compensate for the hardships. If in the first place before black is blue, then absolute peace should again lead to harmony. If there is a gray in front of black, then this total fence speaks of the denial of their fate with such disgust that they even want to hide their real thoughts and feelings. Whoever perceives black as unsympathetic, which, according to statistics, happens most often, does not want to give up much. Refusal for him means deprivation and frightening shortages. Since he is hardly able to endure hardship, he risks putting forward authoritarian super-dimensional demands. Symbolizes insecurity and a gloomy perception of life. Therefore, if dark tones are preferable to you than light ones, then you are unhappy, prone to depression, doubt your strength.

Perfect color

Perfect color, dream color. He does not repulse anyone, but he does not carry information either - he can be preferred by a person with any kind of character. Color draws its significance from reality, and its effect is determined by a whole set of factors, which includes a person's social experience. Therefore, it is recommended to paint blue and blue tones in rooms and equipment where there is significant heat generation and where there is a lot of noise. Red and yellow colors have a stimulating effect, so they should be used sparingly, i.e. in rooms where students can be only for a short time, or where this excitement is necessary, for example, in a gym. However, when painting rooms and equipment, one should avoid monochromaticity, since monotony is boring, causing protective inhibition.

Prevents the development of fatigue; rational lighting of halls and workplaces (sufficient illumination, favorable spectrum, uniformity), decoration the interior of the hall, a beautiful and convenient form (if it is introduced into educational institution). Rational coloring classrooms and equipment can ensure the growth of labor productivity and the effectiveness of educational activities.

Here are four types of color harmony in front of you:

1. Isochromia- composition in one color spot, tone.
2. Homeochromia- color composition within a small interval.
3. Merochromia- a composition where the colors are subordinate to one main color.
4. Poikilochromia- a method of complete crushing of color masses, a wide variety of colors.

But the theory of color harmony of the scientist G.N. Teplova:

1. Monochromatic, built on one main color or a group of closely related colors.
2. Polar, built on the opposition of two opposite colors, as if forming two monochromatic harmonies.
3. Tricolor, built on the opposition of three primary colors, lying within the intervals or built around them three color harmonies.
4. Multicolor, in which, with a wide variety of colors, the main ones cannot be distinguished.

In harmony, at least the original elements of the variety of the color area should be noticeable: red, yellow and blue. If they were indistinguishable, as it would be in black, gray or white, there would be unity without diversity, that is, there is only a quantitative ratio of colors.

The variety of tones must also be achieved through the variety of light and dark, through changes in color. The tones should be balanced so that none of them stand out. This moment embraces quality relationships and constitutes a color rhythm. In large combinations, the colors should follow each other in order so that a natural connection in the degree of their relationship takes place, as in a spectrum or in a rainbow. In the succession of tones, the movement of the melody of color unity is expressed.

Pure paints should be applied sparingly because of their brightness, and only in those parts of which the eye should be directed in the first place.

Optical illusions with receding (cold) and approaching (warm) colors have become stable. For the purposeful use of color, it is necessary to know the stable connections between color and the psychological reaction of a person.

In this aspect, a number of regularities have been established - according to the preference of the color tone, according to the figurative associativity of colors, according to the harmony of color combinations. The preference for certain colors is noticeably manifested in different age groups... V general view children prefer warm colors with a bright saturation of local colors - blue, yellow, red and their shades.

For adults - cool colors of medium saturation and more mixed, for the elderly - chromatic colors in pastel tones. A wonderful gift of nature is the ability of a person to see the world, colored with all the colors of the rainbow. People are so used to this miracle that they are not surprised by it. Moreover, they tend to consider color as an objective property of the objects themselves. In his life experience we almost never deal with pure color.

We see one of the properties of the item - orange orange, green grass, brown eyes, red stars, not just individual colors. Most often, color tells a person about the property and characteristics of an object and phenomena. It allows you to judge whether the berry is ripe, or is it still green, whether the child is healthy or has a red throat. It is clear that the more diverse the information, the more reliable it is. What we see, hear, touch, remember, smell, feel - all this synthesizes a single and indissoluble picture of the world. It is quite easy to replace different color gamut (visual acuity) in different time days.

In daylight, the lightest person appears to be yellow. With the transition from daytime vision to nighttime, the sensitivity shifts to blue. In twilight lighting, the human eye is best at distinguishing green tones. In ancient times, primitive "people" used natural paints - red clay, coal, colored plant sap.

In 1856. Parkinson announced to the whole world that he had obtained aniline dyes from a chemical mixture. Since then we have been using "unnatural" colors - ultramarine, lilac, marsh, etc., mix them and get new shades. H. Wolfarth (Canada) showed his students the orange-red color of Luscher's test for a few minutes. Before and after the experiment, he measured his pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate. What was expected happened: after viewing the orange-red color, these autonomic functions increased. On a dark blue nervous system students reacted in the opposite way - calming down: pulse became calmer, blood pressure decreased, and breathing slowed down. What happened to Canadian students is happening to all people around the world. The "language" of flowers is international. It is not related to race or culture. Even on animals, colors have the same effect.

People prefer one color, at least two or three (depending on where these colors are used: in clothes, furnishings, etc.). One of the popular questions is: "What is your favorite color?" Is not it? The answer to it can not only satisfy simple curiosity, but also help to unravel the character, the emotional makeup of the personality. Of course, it cannot be denied that over time, a person's taste and addiction to color can change.

Before you start reading, think about which color is your favorite and which one you will push to the last place: red, pink, orange, yellow, green, salad, blue, lilac, blue, purple, brown, beige, gray, white, black.

Red

Red symbolizes an unbridled desire for success, dramatization of experiences, a sense of the fullness of life. This is an incentive for any activity, activity in all kinds of spheres. A person is distinguished by courage, willpower, imperiousness, irascibility, sociability, a tendency to altruism, if red is his favorite color. If you put red in the first place, then you want to intensify your emotional feelings, to act energetically.

However, a bright, joyful picture has and reverse side... because you crave so much bright colors in life, routine can drive you crazy; impatience leads to fickleness and fickleness.

It is difficult for you to remain objective, your behavior is self-confident and stubborn. You prefer, after listening to someone's advice, to do it your own way. Patience is not one of your virtues. Nevertheless, other people with you are interested, you encourage to action. The world would be a boring place without the "red" people.

Since red is associated with a fierce lust for life, excitement and passion, a dislike for this color may mean that you are unlikely to feel such intense emotions right now. Perhaps you are scared off by the aggressiveness and pressure with which the perception of red is associated. Or maybe you are still looking for more satisfaction from life, but are afraid to be drawn into its cycle?

People who are irritable, tired, worried about many problems often turn to cooler colors in search of rest and relaxation - this is a natural defensive reaction.

People who put this color in last place have an inferiority complex, fear of quarrels, love of privacy, instability in relationships.

Pink

Pink is a softened red that combines passion and purity. This color is associated with romance, freshness, sophistication and tenderness.
A person who prefers pink is in a world of dreams and expectation of miracles all his life.

He dreams of sublime love, he is gentle and relaxed. He is a terrible enemy of paradise in a hut - he loves comfort and coziness. Often, "rose-colored glasses" replace reality for him, so calmness is his second "I". But a date with harsh (if at some point it is) reality can unsettle him for a long time. It happens that a "pink" person often lets others down, as he overestimates his strength. But after troubles and storms of life, he almost instantly calms down. Such a person often promises much more than he can fulfill, but his plans are often illusions.

If you put pink in last place, it means that you are a pragmatic person and do not like to "hover in the clouds" in vain. In general, soft, moderate shades do not differ in emotionality, which is why many people are indifferent to pink. If pink is not your thing, you may be looking for a vibrant experience, but this color is too calm for you.

Orange

This is the color of people who have extraordinary intuition and are prone to daydreaming. They madly love to shine in any society and be in the spotlight. Possessing many abilities, such people are most likely original, but not brilliant. Disadvantages?

Let's turn to the old Italian comedy of masks - where orange meant hypocrisy and pretense! People who have their favorite color orange are often fickle: such a person will most likely call his best friend the one with whom he recently got together. In love, they are independent and are always ready to conquer new worlds!

If you prefer peach shades, you have the same qualities as the "orange" people, but calmer and even less aggressive, you are just as friendly and charming, and even softer in communication. You are able to work just as hard, but in the game you are more likely to choose the role of the observer.

If you put orange in last place, apparently too bright colours In life, you don't like it: you don't like noisy parties, irrepressible fun, loud laughter, bragging and intimacy for show. Therefore, you find it difficult to get along with people and, perhaps, even reputed to be unsociable. A huge amount acquaintances you prefer a narrow circle of really close friends, and if you do find a friend - this is a friend for life.

Yellow

Yellow is perceived as luminous and warm as it is strongly associated with sunlight... This color sparkles with optimism, it symbolizes calmness, ease in relations with people, intelligence. When he is loved, it means sociability, curiosity, courage, easy adaptability and taking pleasure in the opportunity to be liked and attract people to him. People whose favorite color is yellow are original, endowed with a rich imagination and developed artistic taste. With an inquisitive mind, they love everything new and interesting. If you like the color yellow, you are most likely a trusted friend. Your ambitions are often realized, and in general you have a very bright outlook on life.

However, you are often selfish and don't like being second. You can be generous, but often mistrustful, and it can look like you are shy of people. Sometimes you are intolerant of other people's ideas that you don't think are as well thought out as your own. You sincerely care about the good of society, but are still more inclined to think about it than to do anything. "Yellow" people are prone to pedantry, but at the same time they are quite happy with the world and happy.

If you dislike the color yellow, then you also dislike the traits that yellow people have. You are a realist, a practical person with a utilitarian preference and are likely to be critical of those who do not share your views. You are skeptical about new ideas, and would rather focus on familiar things than try new things. A guaranteed result is always important to you, because you prefer to reliably protect yourself from disappointments. If you put yellow in last place, then most likely you are a focused, pessimistic person, it is difficult to strike up an acquaintance with you.

Green

Green is the color of nature, nature, life itself, spring. The most "natural" color fascinates with the balance of warmth and coolness, and "green" people often turn out to be confident and balanced in character. They are diligent citizens, caring parents, caring neighbors - discerning, kind and generous people.

If you prefer green, then you are afraid of someone else's influence, you are looking for a way to assert yourself, since this is vital to you. You are smart and understand new ideas on the fly. On the other hand, you rarely agree to take a chance and try something new where you can go the proven, generally accepted way. "Green" people never suffer from a lack of appetite, and even if you have to go on a diet, you rarely manage to lose weight. One of the worst traits of these people is their tendency to gossip and envy.
The dark green fan is stubborn and persistent. Those who put this dark green color in the first place are mostly straightforward, uncompromisingly striving to fulfill their own decisions, tend to idealize themselves, while at the same time having a tendency to forcibly improve others.

Anyone who does not like green is afraid of everyday problems, the vicissitudes of fate, in general - all difficulties. A person who decisively discarded green often complains that others are asking too much of him. Those who put green in last place can hardly be called outgoing or outgoing. The natural need for recognition by a group of people will push you away from them rather than force you to join. You don't like to act, think or look the way most people around you act, think and look. Picnics and parties, and even visiting relatives are not for you.

Salad

Salad is considered the favorite color of people with a domineering character and a rather cynical outlook on life and relationships between the sexes. Such people like to suppress, to boss, not only at work, but also in the family. Such people generally have a fear of active action: they are always afraid of getting into a difficult situation. But they like to push others to be active and wait: what will happen?

If you put salad color in the last place, then most likely you are a closed, uncommunicative person, you do not like to command people, it is much easier for you to obey. At the same time, you are an obligatory, tactful, sometimes even delicate person.

Blue

Blue is a symbol of impressionability, affection, loyalty. Those who put blue first are easily discouraged in moments of failure. This is a typical infantile tone, and if an adult prefers it, it means that he has retained the "child" and the associated character traits. Blue color speaks of freedom, carelessness, a tendency to change the environment.

This is the color of an artist, and not necessarily an artist by profession. Such people love life, love to play beautiful roles in it, adore success and, as a rule, achieve it easily. Strive for recognition. If their work is to their liking, they achieve in it great success... If a person prefers a light blue color, then he cannot stand loneliness and, as a rule, suffers deeply if an emptiness forms around him. He is very sociable by nature and has many friends. He knows how to give a lot, but in return he wants to receive the same amount. Of the few qualities that make life difficult for him, you can name the fear of loneliness.

If you decisively discard the color blue, then this means inner anxiety and a desire for changes that will help get rid of depression and passivity.

Lilac

People, loving color lavender is often preferred over all others. Such people like to be considered different from others; they are savvy, although they are not always distinguished by a subtle mind. "Lilac" personalities in life strive for perfection and even sophistication, they own the fantasy of a world in which all the "dark" sides of life can simply be ignored. The appearance and first impression of the interlocutor are very important for such people.

Aristocracy and a penchant for sentimentality are associated with lilac, as well as romance, nostalgia and sophistication. Since this color is very close to purple, "lilac" people often have a creative mindset and happily support talented people.

If you've put lilac in last place, your approach to life is business-like. You do not like it when the interlocutor flirts with you or avoids direct conversation, as you yourself prefer to be straightforward. You are not subject to nostalgia because you live in the present. Those who dislike lilac and lilac also have a strong dislike for superficiality in behavior or appearance, and usually do not hide it. They usually perceive the lilac color as bland and dull.

Blue

Blue is the color of calm and serenity. This is probably the most widely preferred color. Since this is the color of the sky, it is usually associated with the spiritual elevation of a person, his purity. If you like him, it speaks of modesty and melancholy; such a person often needs to rest, he quickly and easily gets tired, it is extremely important for him a sense of confidence, the benevolence of others.

People who prefer blue are gullible and need to be trusted. Sensitive to the needs of others, capable of strong attachment, such people have a hard time experiencing any betrayal or disappointment. They do not avoid large companies, but, nevertheless, prefer to stay with close friends. "Blue" people strive for harmony, calmness, patience and resilience, for peace. They are conservative, reliable, have an even character and think twice before they say or do anything.

If your color is blue, you have a strong sense of responsibility. You should be careful that pedantry does not make you too demanding of others. However, your attentiveness to people and gentleness will outweigh the negative traits of your character.

In rejection of this color, a person is revealed who wants to give the impression that he can do everything in the world. But, in essence, he is a model of insecurity and isolation. Indifference to this color speaks of a well-known frivolity in the field of feelings, although hidden under the guise of courtesy.

In general, a dislike for the color blue means anxiety, restlessness, the need to break out of the surrounding monotony. Perhaps you want to change jobs, or even change your whole life in search of impressions. You are probably tired of the fact that someone is constantly "relying on you", but your conscience does not allow you to give up everything. Would you like to be rich or famous (or both?), Because sometimes you feel like it allows you to enjoy life without having to work so hard and hard. Deep, deep blue is often associated with sadness and melancholy, which is why some people put it in last place.

Purple

Anyone who loves purple is an unusual person. He strives for freedom and independence, loves surprises and zigzags. He may seem "asleep", but in his heart he strives for flight, dreams of wings in order to fly as high as possible. He loves intellectual communication, and, by the way, he often lacks it! Purple lovers often have remarkable intelligence.

"Purple" personalities are mysterious, have a creative mindset and quickly perceive sublime ideas. The color purple is often favored by artists, as well as people who feel they stand out from the monotony of the crowd around them. If that's your color, you are most likely generous and adorable. Purple is often associated with observation, sensitivity, vanity, and fickleness.

Since purple is a combination of red and blue colors that are perceived as opposites, your character is distinguished by a combination of conflicting traits, and you are constantly trying to balance between these opposites - the excitement of red and the calmness of blue ...

It is believed that it is easy to live with "violet" people, but they are difficult to really get to know. You can be secretive, so even in those moments when you reveal your soul, your closest friends may not always fully understand you.

If you don't like the purple color, then you are a materialist, you are used to justifying your views on life, value stability, clarity, symmetry. In communication, they are straightforward and open, and, apparently, do not like people who are distinguished by arrogance, unnatural sophistication, or judging things superficially.

Brown

The color of mother earth is associated with strength and reliability. People who are not indifferent to shades of brown, have an even character, a strong sense of duty and responsibility, appreciate subtle humor, simplicity, comfort, quality, harmony and home... The brown fan is detailed and tries to do only deliberate actions.

He prefers not noisy company, but loneliness and silence. Such a person is distinguished by severity in relationships, resilience in life and thrift. He loves power and strives for it. The most important thing for him is to stand firmly and firmly on the ground. Such a person rarely makes a brilliant impression on others, but in difficult times you can rely on him. A "brown" person is active in love and devotes a lot of time to it, although love will never prevent him from controlling himself (at least in order not to lose his head at all). He is also inclined to reflect on the problems of the world, and if he sets a goal for himself, he will achieve it at all costs!

Brown people are loyal friends, understanding but unyielding, they have strong convictions and can be intolerant of those who think, speak or act too quickly. They are attentive to money, know how to look closely at the product and make a profitable purchase.

If you put brown in last place, you seem to be fantasizing about a lot of things - for example, dreaming of going on a journey with a traveling circus or becoming a race car driver ... everything new fascinates you, and everyday things seem incredibly boring. You are a witty, impulsive and generous person. Farm life is not for you, and stay-at-home bores you. You love people, but they have to be bright and outstanding. Serious relationship can be very risky for your partner - it's so hard to get you to sit still!

Beige

"Beige" people have the same basic distinctive features, as "brown", only these features are strongly softened and do not appear so clearly. Creamy beige and honey tones largely adopt the qualities associated with yellow, while pinkish beige is closer in mood to pink.
The color beige is liked by sincere people who value quality and practicality and strive to remain neutral in difficult situations.

If you dislike beige, you are more reserved than those who dislike brown, but you have many of its inherent qualities. The pallor of beige symbolizes for you a pale existence - boring and tiring. You hate the routine.

Gray

Gray is the favorite color of judicious and distrustful people who hesitate for a long time before making any decision. People who prefer this most neutral of all shades are distinguished by the same neutral attitude to life, as if they are trying to protect themselves from the crazy world, wrapping themselves in a reliable veil of neutrality.

If this is your color, you obviously prefer a safe, discreet, level-headed lifestyle, and, unlike red-lovers, do not strive for bright impressions, but for satisfaction. It is important for you to maintain the "status quo" in all situations.

You often make compromises in your life. You are practical and calm, and do not like to attract attention, enjoy work and strive to be useful. In general, you are a leisurely, conservative, discreet and reliable person.

To dislike gray is to dislike neutrality. You would prefer to be right or wrong, but not abstain. Ordinary is too boring for you: you strive for a fuller, more fulfilling life. Perhaps this makes you often change attachments, interests and preferences in search of your happiness ...

In a word, people who do not like this color have an impulsive, sometimes even frivolous character.

White

It is a synthesis of all colors, so it is the perfect color, the “dream color”. It has a significant meaning, since it simultaneously conveys the brilliance of light and the coldness of ice. A person of any character can give preference to this color, he rarely repels anyone.

White symbolizes purity. Those who prefer pure white to other tones are usually neat in everything, they are careful and discerning, critical and somewhat fussy. White also signifies self-sufficiency and, often, innocence. He is like a memory of childhood and simplicity ...

Dislike for white does not mean that you are an unorganized or unkempt person, but it is unlikely that you are completely possessed by a passion for order, especially since you cannot be called a too fussy person. Slightly asymmetrical things are much more interesting to you than ideal proportions, and a few specks of dust on a bookshelf make you want to immediately start a big cleaning. You are relaxed, and it is pleasant to spend time with you in the company.

Black

Black is not really a color, but its absence. However, black has an extremely large number of adherents. The person who chooses him is always ready to fight, he is full of fire and passion. Feelings of "black" consume him entirely, sometimes overwhelm him.

This is the color of rebellion, the elements, but not a voluntary feeling, but inspired by circumstances or other people. Alas, a black lover cannot always correctly assess the situation, which is why he loses and suffers greatly. In his life, intimacy plays a leading role, he is very passionate, a kind of "king of the night", loves to love and be loved. Regardless of the goal, he always goes ahead, without stopping. In a relationship with him, you will surely encounter uncontrollable emotions.

Often, black symbolizes a bleak outlook on life. Anyone who prefers to dress in black (excluding mourning symbols is a special case), often perceives life in gloomy tones, is insecure, unhappy, prone to depression, because he has no doubt that ideals in life are unattainable. Frequent change of a suit or dress in black for another, brighter one is an indicator that pessimistic moods are dispelled.

For people who put black in last place, this color can be associated with absolute denial ... it is an eternal mystery, an abyss, a black hole ... It can symbolize death and mourning. Perhaps, as a child, you were afraid of the dark and forgot about it, but the feeling of discomfort haunts you when you look at the color black. However, black may seem just too heavy, dark for you.

You, most likely, feel uncomfortable in the company of people with sophisticated manners - you like people who are sincere, who do not burden themselves and others with the conventions of social status.

When a girl receives flowers as a gift, she can always recognize by their color what the giving person feels for her. With the help of a bouquet, you can convey a whole palette of feelings: love, sympathy or friendship. You can even express a desire to leave. What color of flowers means, read below.

Red

Probably everyone knows that scarlet roses represent passion and love. And this applies not only to thorny beauties. Any other red flowers also denote the most immodest intentions. But this rule only works when a man gives a bouquet to a woman in a relaxed atmosphere. At a formal event, what does dark red color mean? Whatever the reason, such a bouquet will symbolize recognition and honor. After all, dark red has always been considered a noble, royal.

If we talk about shades of red, for example, about pale pink, then a bouquet in such tones symbolizes a tender feeling, but not yet passion. For example, it would be appropriate to give such flowers to a girl on the first date. Friends often give a bouquet of light red color to a friend for a wedding. By doing this, they want to show the sympathy they feel.

White

What does this color of flowers mean? Whatever the holiday, the safest option is to give white bouquet... It symbolizes the purity of feelings. It is appropriate to give such a bouquet to theater artists, favorite musicians and men. In general, representatives of the stronger sex are not very fond of receiving flowers, but if you nevertheless decide to make just such a gift, give preference to white.

In general, such a bouquet can symbolize the beginning of something new. For example, a guy might give a girl white flowers as a hint that they can start writing the first page of their novel. And with such a gesture, he will show his purest intentions.

Brides often choose a white bouquet. By this they want to show that they start life with blank slate... And also white flowers symbolize the purity and purity of the bride.

Yellow

Thanks to Natasha Koroleva, today everyone knows very well what tulips of this color symbolize. Even a child understands that yellow flowers are a symbol of separation. Such a bouquet can be given by a guy to a girl when parting. But people do not always say goodbye forever. Sometimes loved ones just part ways temporarily. For example, a man may go on a business trip. And then yellow flowers will also be quite appropriate. But still, in our country it is believed that it is better not to give a bouquet of this color.

What else can yellow flowers mean? Oddly enough, psychologists claim that this color symbolizes wealth, brightness and talent. Therefore, yellow tulips will become great gift for creative personalities... Just before giving a gift, make sure that the person to whom the gift is intended is not superstitious.

Blue

You have already begun to understand a little what color of flowers means what. Now let's talk about blue colors. It would be appropriate to give such a bouquet to an adult. Blue symbolizes stability and consistency. Since ancient times, he represents nobility. Therefore, a composition of blue flowers can be presented to a professor, academician or scientist.

If the husband gives such a bouquet to his wife, then he wants to tell her about the fidelity and stability of his feelings.

Blue flowers look very unusual. Therefore, they are often presented to creative people, for example, artists, sculptors, musicians.

Purple

Figuring out which color of flowers means what, you cannot get around and the last shade of the rainbow. Purple flowers usually given to a person who has achieved success. This is the color of the winner who was able to achieve the set goal. And since purple subconsciously adjusts to success, parents of graduates can use it. For example, to give your daughter a bouquet of irises before the exam, as if telling her that they believe in her, they know that she can handle it.

Also purple is the color of gratitude. Such flowers can be presented to a teacher, grandmother or mother. You kind of say to adult ladies: "Thank you for what you did." It will be nice to receive such a bouquet and older sister... After all, she helped her brothers and sisters all her life, taught and mentored them, and therefore deserves a pleasant gift.

Orange

We have already talked about the most popular colors and understood from the psychology of colors which color means which feeling. It remains to mention the orange one. Flowers of this color mean joy and happiness. Essentially, orange is a mixture of red and yellow. So it has an intermediate meaning.

With a bouquet of this color, you can tell your beloved girl that she is the most beautiful, cheerful and talented. With such a gift, you can say "thank you" to the person who helped you, or give a bouquet as a compliment. Also, such flowers can be presented to mom to cheer her up. It is better to choose something restrained for an official event, and leave orange bouquets to those closest to you.

A little about the flowers themselves

• Orchids... Such a flower is the personification of friendship and love. What color of orchid means what? White flower means sincerity and purity. It is no coincidence that the orchid in China is considered a symbol of childhood. Red flower means love and devotion.
• Roses- allegorical flower. What color of roses does that mean? White flower symbolizes friendship, red - love, pink - tenderness.
• Tulips. Many people associate this spring flower with spring. Girls are used to receiving bouquets of tulips on March 8th. These flowers have already become more popular than mimosa. What color of tulips does that mean? Yellow flowers, as we already know, symbolize parting, pink - tenderness and friendship, and red are often associated with blood. After all, it is tulips that are most often laid on monuments to the fallen heroes.
• Lilies- flowers of purity, especially white bouquets. They are often chosen by brides for a wedding. After all, lilies are associated with nobility, grace and luxury.
• Dahlias- such flowers are most often given to teachers on September 1. Of course, this is due to the fact that they bloom in time for the fall. Yet the symbolic meaning of the dahlia is respect and reverence. Therefore, such flowers can be presented to both teachers and mentors.
• Chamomile These flowers are associated with youth, naivety and purity. Guys give such bouquets to their young lovers. A bouquet of daisies can still be associated with the ardor of feelings, since such a gift is often collected on a forest walk right in front of a girl.
• Chrysanthemums- this flower is considered a symbol of wisdom and longevity. It is given to teachers or mentors. In Japan, chrysanthemum is called the flower of the sun. If you are choosing a gift for your sister or girlfriend, buy her a bouquet of these flowers.
• Gerberas- similar to daisies as per outward appearance, and by value. But, unlike daisies, gerberas have a pronounced color. Such flowers can be presented to a friend or colleague.