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Colour Psycology

Much has been written over the years on this subject. the question is are the theories more anecdotal than scientific fact? It can be said without doubt that colour does inspire and it does have meaning in our lives. Here are some theories on emotional, physical and behavioural attributes of certain colours...which colour suit you?

Colour	Emotional	Physical	Behavorial
	love vitality passion danger	courage increases respiratory rate increase blood pressure aids digestion increases strength	agressive sensuous extreme athletic impulsive sensual physical bullying
	active boldness exuberance cheer vigour	decreases irritability improves social behaviour decreases hostility	gregarious active social extroverted jovial pleasure seeking fickle
	optimism irritability wisdom cheer annoyance warmth	increase irritability increases hostility sharpen memory stimulates appetite aids digestion stimulates circulation	caution debate agotism innovation introspection communication discrimination
	growth envy inexperience refreshment birth jealousy wealth compassion	rejuvenation expansiveness balance	moderation normalcy social conventional traditional
	earthiness natural tranquil bored casual embraced safe	encompassed dull	homespum shrewd sturdy reliable stable ultraconservative
	serenity peace sadness loyalty sincerity justice	lowers blood pressure slows respiratory rate cooling and relaxing antidite for red	conceptual dogmatic rigid loyal astute responsible pragmatic manipulative conservative authoritative
	royalty quietness superemacy reverance	lowers blood pressure depresses appetite quietens overactive glands and organs quietens overactive internal dialogue	elegance spiritual reverance creativity day dreaming philosophical bateral thinking
	emotional guarded	weakens muscles stimulates sweet tooth	gentle friendly protective indulged
	steady stable dignity protected resignation negotiable indecision		deliberate disciplined compromise guarded negotiable
	joy hope innocence cleanliness	purity enlightenment	individualism indecision idealism optimism
	mourning mystery fright elegant dignity sophisticated uncertainty intimidated intimidating	mourning fatigue	woridly stunning powerful aloof intimidating dignified mysterious