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As an interior designer, lifestyle consultant, and cosmetic junkie, I work a lot with color and I see how differently people react to different color variations. This prompted me to do a little research on the subject while I prepared for a presentation. Below is some information you might find interesting followed by come color facts.
Scientists believe only humans and some of the higher primates like apes and chimpanzees, have the ability to see the full spectrum of color. Other species only see one or two colors.
The human eye is able to see approximately two hundred colors and when these colors are blended we can distinguish as many as 8 million different shades.
As long ago as 2000 BC, the Egyptians used colored lights to cure people. Treatments took place in temples of healing (their hospitals).
Sir Isaac Newton not only discovered gravity, but he discovered that the sunlight was not white, but was made up of mixture of colors.
The more color you allow in your dreams the brighter your waking life will become.
A rainbow is formed by droplets of water in the sky when the sun hits it.
Warm colors are advancing
Cool colors are receding
If you have a small garden... planting light or cool colored flowers will make your garden appear bigger. Using dark or bright colors will advance and make it appear smaller.
Painting a high ceiling a darker color will make it seem closer while a ceiling painted white or a lighter color will give the appearance of greater height.
The colors of tranquility...
Rosy Pink, Mint Green, Conch Pink, Light Yellow, Spring Lavender, Cerulean Blue.
The colors for easy living...
Highlight Blue, Antique Rose, Willow Green, Dusty Peach, Harvest Grape, Copper Oxide Green
The colors of energy...
Moroccan Red, Sunburst Yellow, Hot Plum, Ocean Blue, Persimmon Orange, Bright Chartreuse, Sizzle Pink
Red
It is said that if you like red... you are daring, adventurous, like to be noticed and you
have a fiery personality
Red is the international color for danger and stop
It was the symbol of wealth before synthetic dyes came about
Red hues are very difficult to match to each other
A little red goes a long way
Sun or fire can intensify the color
Research shows that a person (even color-blind people) will show an increase in blood pressure while looking at the color red
Red can stimulate you to be more creative
Red objects appear bigger and heavier than they really are (I knew I never liked my red pants for some reason!)
The tint of red is pink which is the most calming of all
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