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Blue Is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed Invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming The physical and mental effects: * Calming and sedate * Cooling * Aids intuition Blue Source: http://www.squidoo.com/colorexpert/

Green Is the pervasive color The natural greens are seen as tranquil and refreshing Green is considered the color of peace and ecology The physical and mental effects * Soothing * Relaxing mentally as well as physically * Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety * Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony

Yellow Shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future The physical and mental effects: * Mentally stimulating * Stimulates the nervous system * Activates memory * Encourages communication

Orange Fun and flamboyant orange radiates warmth and energy The physical and mental effects: * Stimulates activity * Stimulates appetite * Encourages socialization

Red Recognized as a stimulant The physical and mental effects: * Increases enthusiasm * Stimulates energy * Encourages action and confidence * A sense of protection from fears and anxiety

Purple Provokes a sense of mystic and royal qualities The physical and mental effects: * Uplifting * Calming to mind and nerves * Offers a sense of spirituality * Encourages creativity Purple

Says stability, reliability, and approachability The physical and mental effects: * Feeling of wholesomeness * Stability * Connection with the earth * Offers a sense orderliness Brown

White Projects purity, cleanliness, and neutrality The physical and mental effects: * Aids mental clarity * Encourages us to clear clutter or obstacles * Evokes purification of thoughts or actions * Enables fresh beginnings

Black Is authoritative and powerful Evokes strong emotions The physical and mental effects: * feeling inconspicuous * a restful emptiness * mysterious evoking a sense of potential and possibility

Submitted by Shivani Mohan, Resident Assistant, University of Denver