Colours
Colours
Introduction
Colours have specific temperatures and affect your body and well-being. Warm colours of intense colour: yellow, red, orange, partially yellow, green and red violets stimulate the senses, accelerate blood circulation and raise body temperature. Cool colours such as green, blue and violet soften the mood by introducing an element of silence. On the other hand, grays, whites and blacks are considered to be neutral - they do not stimulate, but due to the lack of stimulus they have a calming effect. Intense warm colors with a touch of white, black or grey gradually lose their energizing effect. Bronzes, beiges and roses will not have the same stimulating effect as e.g. intense red, although they still remain warm and cosy. Learn more about how colours work for you!
WHITE- protection, purity, innocence
How does it work?
White to neutral colour, it has a protective function because it reflects bad energy, enhances intuition and calms down. It improves mood, adds optimism, provides balance, promotes relaxation.
White does not occur in pure form in nature, it always has a different colour. Depending on the temperature of this colour, the white may be more "warm" or "cooler".
Where to use?
White is timeless and very popular indoors, especially as a background. It will be perfect for kitchens and bathrooms, giving them the impression of cleanliness, but also for those rooms where we care about the impression of space and brightness. White is also recommended for rooms with neutral effects. However, too much white can make the interior seem cold, sterile and hospital.
How does it combine with other colours?

White with complementary colours:
(white and colours opposite on the colour wheel)
White with analogue colours:
(white and adjacent colours on the colour wheel)
White with monochromatic colours:
(white and shades of the same colour)
White with grey and black (achromatic):
What does he associate with?
White is associated with simplicity, truth and purity of intention. The white flag means surrender. White is also the color of the church and faith (because of the white robes of Jesus and the apostles).
What does it symbolize?
White is above all a symbol of purity, innocence and peace. It is also the color of truthfulness, goodness and clarity. It also symbolizes angels, apostles and the renewal of the spiritual life.
Black - elegance, mystery, darkness
How does it work?
Black is calming, calming, supportive and protective. However, when used in excess, it has a depressing and insulating effect.
Where to use?
Black should be used with caution and caution. It is not recommended in too much, but it works well as a complement or accent. Do not use black in the children's room or in the living room, because it can overwhelm them.
How does it combine with other colours?

Black with complementary colours:
(black and colours opposite on the colour wheel)
Black with analogue colours:
(black and adjacent colours on the colour wheel)
Black with monochromatic colours:
(black and shades of the same colour)
Black with grey and white (achromatic):
What does he associate with?
It is a colour full of contradictions. On the one hand, black is a synonym for elegance (evening suits, tailcoats, tuxedos, black dresses). Emphasizes authority and competence. But on the other hand, it is also associated with religion, mourning and death. Black is the color of mystery and secrets. In nature, it occurs quite rarely during the day, but is the queen of the night.
What does it symbolize?
Black symbolizes elegance, luxury, power, but also darkness, evil, death and fear.
GREY - protection, neutrality, safety
How does it work?
The grey colour does not have an intensive effect, is neutral and therefore forms a protective barrier against the environment, helping to clear the mind. Relaxes, calms, calms, calms down. In excess, it can cause insulation and sadness, deplete energy reserves. Dark shades of grey have a depressing effect.
Where to use?
Grey should be used for rooms that are to be neutral (doctor's offices, offices for rent, gallery corridors). Currently, grays are very popular and are used in virtually all rooms. In particular, they are often used in the living room. However, the grey colour should be combined with other colours in rooms, as too much grey can give a gloomy effect.
How does it combine with other colours?

Grey with complementary colours:
(grey and colours opposite on the colour wheel)
Grey with analogue colours:
(grey and adjacent colours on the colour wheel)
Grey with monochromatic colours:
(grey and shades of the same colour)
Grey with black and white (achromatic):
What does he associate with?
Gray is the color of security, security. Commonly, gray means no color. No wonder that grey is sometimes associated with boredom or everyday life (grey, ordinary day).
What does it symbolize?
Like black, grey symbolizes mystery and hidden feelings.
SAFE - peace, security, warmth
How does it work?
Beiges are warm, delicate colors that calm down and make you feel cheerful. Beige doesn't irritate, doesn't pay attention, is safe. This colour brings harmony and cosiness to the interior.
Where to use?
Beiges will work well in the work room, dining room, and also in the children's room. It is worth to use them in rooms with little sunlight. Excessive beige can, however, cause the interior to become bland and devoid of expression.
How does it combine with other colours?

Beige with complementary colours:
(beige and colours opposite each other on the colour wheel)
Beige with analogous colours:
(beige and adjacent colours on the colour palette)
Beige with monochromatic colours:
(beige and shades of the same colour)
Beige monochromatic combination:
(beige tones)
What does he associate with?
Beige for colours of nature - sands, forest litter, dry grasses and natural fabrics before dyeing: linen and silk; natural leather and wood. They are associated with rest, holidays in nature - wooden cottages, cottages, beach, walks in the forest. Often the names of these colours refer to sweet pleasures: sponge cake, coffee with milk, toffee, caramel. On the other hand, these are also colours that are associated with nondescript corridors of institutions such as schools and offices.
What does it symbolize?
Beige has no strong symbolic references.
BIRTH - stabilization, relaxation, usability
How does it work?
The brown colour gives stability and a feeling of security. Bronzes relax and bring harmony to the interior. This color helps to focus attention and gain knowledge.
Where to use?
In classic interiors, brown is ubiquitous: used in the kitchen, living room, hallway, in various degrees also in youth and children's rooms. As a relaxing colour, it is especially suitable for rooms intended for relaxation. It's great for the office.
How does it combine with other colours?
Complementary colours:
(colours opposite each other on the colour wheel)
Analogue colours:
(colours adjacent to each other on the colour wheel)
Monochromatic colours:
(shades of the same color)
What does he associate with?
Bronze is the color of people working and traditions, as well as craftsmen. It is associated with reliability and support. It is practical, conscientious, concrete, in dark shades - elegant. Bronzes are also the colours of nature: dark wood and bark.
What does it symbolize?
The brown colour symbolizes nature, but in the autumn, subdued version. Its domain is peace, seriousness, warmth and usability.
Red - energy, love, life
How does it work?
The most intense and the warmest of all colors. It stimulates, energizes, vitalizes, warms the senses, sharpens attention. It stimulates appetite and improves mood. Red has always called for action. It's a great focus of people's attention. It triggers adrenaline and increases blood pressure. Used in excess, after some time may cause tiredness or even aggression.
Where to use?
The red colour can be used in the dining room or kitchen if you want to increase your appetite. As a colour of love, it will also work in the bedroom. However, you should remember that the color used in this place should not be too intense, because it can make it difficult to fall asleep - especially for people who are naturally excitable and nervous. The use of red in the children's room should be avoided, unless in the form of additives. It is also not a good color for interiors where learning is to take place. Red is best suited for large rooms.
How does it combine with other colours?
Complementary colours:
(colours opposite each other on the colour wheel)
Analogue colours:
(colours adjacent to each other on the colour wheel)
Monochromatic colours:
(shades of the same color)
What does he associate with?
The red colour is associated with activity, activity, passion, but also as the colour of blood - with life. It is a color indicating excitement (red lips, erythema). It also has negative connotations: it is associated with sin or communism. Red is the color of power.
What does it symbolize?
Bright red symbolizes love, joy, beauty and vitality. Dark red (burgundy) is the color of anger, power and revolution.
GREEN - rest, harmony, nature
How does it work?
Green is the color of relaxation; it relaxes, relieves tensions, introduces harmony, helps to balance mental and physical energy. In excess, however, it can cause boredom and passivity. Because it is the colour of fresh vegetables, it whets the appetite.
Note: Green is a combination of yellow and blue, i.e. colours with different effects: blue mutes, yellow adds energy. Hence the yellow-green colour gently stimulates.
Where to use?
A subdued shade of green will work well in the bedroom, living room, office, and lighter in the children's room, especially for older children.
How does it combine with other colours?
Complementary colours:
(colours opposite each other on the colour wheel)
Analogue colours:
(colours adjacent to each other on the colour wheel)
Monochromatic colours:
(shades of the same color)
What does he associate with?
Green is the color of the earth and the warm seasons. Depending on the shade, it is associated either with freshness, vitality, spring (mint, pea) or calmness, harmony (olive, bottled green). Green is also associated with good fortune (four-leaf clover) and wealth (green dollars). However, dark, dirty greens are the colors of decay, decay.
What does it symbolize?
Green is a symbol of youth, happiness, hope and success, as well as freedom.
BLUE - freshness, relaxation, space
How does it work?
Blue is a cool, fresh, calming and relaxing colour at the same time. It soothes tensions, helps the overtired and nervous to sleep, relaxes. It gives a sense of satisfaction and inner harmony. It improves concentration and facilitates the acquisition of knowledge, supports creativity. Lowers blood pressure and appetite. When used in excess, it can create a cool sensation.
Where to use?
It is ideal for rooms intended for rest, e.g. bedrooms (blue, indigo) and work rooms. At the same time, due to the fact that it is associated with cleanliness, hygiene blue is often used in kitchens and bathrooms. Blue is also a good color for the children's room, prepared for older children (about 12 years old), as it strengthens their abstract thinking skills.
How does it combine with other colours?
Complementary colours:
(colours opposite each other on the colour wheel)
Analogue colours:
(colours adjacent to each other on the colour wheel)
Monochromatic colours:
(shades of the same color)
What does he associate with?
Bright blue is associated with water, sky, freshness, coolness and spirituality. Blue contains a divine element and favours "rocking in the clouds". In turn, the domain of dark blue (navy blue) is order, hierarchy, discipline. Grenade is the colour of a uniform, school uniforms, classic clerical suits.
What does it symbolize?
Blue symbolizes security, trust and peace, but also intelligence and technology.
YELLOW - joy, warmth, wisdom
How does it work?
The color is vivid, joyful, positive, good for sadness and depression, because it improves mood, inspires, encourages the mind to act. Yellow improves memory, gives energy, gives self-confidence, promotes decision making. It provides good mood and optimism, facilitates making contacts. This colour stimulates appetite and attracts attention. Like other warm colors, it speeds up circulation and raises body temperature.
Where to use?
Yellow is a great color for workplaces: office, office, lecture hall or young student's room. It will also work well in a living room or kitchen. Warms and enlarges the room optically.
How does it combine with other colours?
Complementary colours:
(colours opposite each other on the colour wheel)
Analogue colours:
(colours adjacent to each other on the colour wheel)
Monochromatic colours:
(shades of the same color)
What does he associate with?
Yellow is mainly associated with sun, summer, but also children and fun. As the colour of summer, it reminds us of leisure and entertainment. Since yellow attracts attention, it is also used as a warning.
What does it symbolize?
Yellow symbolizes happiness on the one hand, and knowledge, wisdom, reason and order on the other. Yellow is also the color of betrayal and sensitivity.
POMARANCE - optimism, creativity, youthfulness
How does it work?
Orange is a warm color that restores joy, gives encouragement, increases self-esteem, improves mood, promotes cheerful thoughts. Orange increases motivation to act, helps to think creatively. It has a strong energizing effect, although not as intense as red. Like other warm colors, it speeds up circulation and raises body temperature. In too much it can cause fatigue.
Where to use?
Orange should be used wherever people meet. That's why it's perfect for the family room. It will also work in the office. Orange is a bold and intense colour, so it is good to use it in supplements, also in the children's room. This color improves the appetite, which makes it also good for the kitchen or dining room.
How does it combine with other colours?
Complementary colours:
(colours opposite each other on the colour wheel)
Analogue colours:
(colours adjacent to each other on the colour wheel)
Monochromatic colours:
(shades of the same color)
What does he associate with?
Orange is the colour of youth, activity and creativity. It usually brings to mind colorful birds, flowers, butterflies. In such a juicy version, it is the most joyful of all the colours. But orange is also the color of autumn, Halloween and rescue. When this colour approaches brown, it indicates transitoriness.
What does it symbolize?
Orange symbolizes fun, enthusiasm, optimism, but also strength and entrepreneurship.
PURPOSE - peace, relaxation, concentration
How does it work?
The fillet colour helps to relieve stress symptoms and has a calming effect. Favours meditation and creative work. It also works well after mental effort, because it improves concentration.
Attention, please:
The purple colour is a combination of red and blue. These are two colours with a different effect - blue calms down and red energizes. Therefore, depending on the proportions of these colours, purple will have a more or less soothing effect.
Red and purple (fillet going into purple) will have a stimulating effect; blue-violet (going into indigo) will have a soothing and calming effect.
Where to use?
It is recommended for children's rooms as it develops their creative skills. Bright purple can also be used in the bedroom. The blue-violet color will work well in festive and representative interiors, decorated with panache.
How does it combine with other colours?
Complementary colours:
(colours opposite each other on the colour wheel)
Analogue colours:
(colours adjacent to each other on the colour wheel)
Monochromatic colours:
(shades of the same color)
What does he associate with?
Purple is the color of splendour, wealth, prestige, but also ceremonial and spiritual (bishop's garments). In Christian culture it is also the color of death and mourning (priests' robes during Lent). Since it is rarely used, it is also attributed with extravagance. Bright, delicate purples mean subtlety, charm and romance.
What does it symbolize?
Purple is a symbol of luxury, power and mysticism, but also of extravagance.
Pink - optimism, delicacy, romanticism
How does it work?
The colour pink fills with optimism, strengthens interpersonal bonds, soothes the feeling of loneliness, but also aggression and irritation. It allows you to draw energy from the fun, gently stimulates the body to work.
Note: The more red in pink, the more intense the colour will be.
Where to use?
Ideal for interiors designed for small girls, where they will feel comfortable. But it's not just the color of a girl's room. It is also the colour of romantic places - a living room or a bedroom, if that is what we want to achieve in them. Pink can be used for pastiche, fun and humour effects.
How does it combine with other colours?
Complementary colours:
(colours opposite each other on the colour wheel)
Analogue colours:
(colours adjacent to each other on the colour wheel)
Monochromatic colours:
(shades of the same color)
What does he associate with?
Light pink is the color of femininity and delicacy. It is associated with charm, romanticism (Valentine's Day colour), but also with innocence. In dark shades - similar to red - it becomes the colour of passion and hot feelings.
What does it symbolize?
Pink symbolizes serenity, optimism and love.
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