1. Psychology of Blue By Daniela Venzor

2. Blue is the color of: ❖ Responsibility ❖ Trust ❖ Honesty ❖ Loyalty (“The Color Blue”, n.d.) Blue is: ❖ Quiet ❖ Sincere ❖ Reserved (“The Color Blue”, n.d.) Blue does not like to draw attention (“The Color Blue”, n.d.) Blue: Overall Look

3. Messages, Symbols, and Feelings ❖ Deep blue - “a mystical borderland of wisdom, self-mastery, and spiritual realization.” ❖ A blue ribbon is widely recognized as a national symbol of child abuse awareness ❖ Promotes personal thought (Smith, n.d.) ❖ Nostalgic ❖ “I am determined to succeed.” ❖ Enhances self expression ❖ “I like to do things my own way.” (“The Color Blue”, n.d.)

4. Meaning of Blue Around the Globe ❖ Blue is a sacred color in Iran. It symbolizes paradise ❖ Blue is a mourning color in Mexico ❖ In Chinese culture, colors area associated with the four seasons, five primary elements, and the directions. Blue= spring, wood, and East ❖ In Aztec culture, blue= sacrifice ❖ In Greece, blue is believed to ward off “the evil eye” (Smith, n.d.)

5. Interesting Facts ❖ Blue is the favored color choice for toothbrushes ❖ Mosquito’s are attracted to the color blue twice as much as any other color ❖ People are often more productive in blue rooms/ blue surroundings ❖ Before blue was known as a color, earlier humans might have seen the sky as colorless (blue is not very common in nature) (Smith. n.d.)

6. Interesting Facts Continued Blue personalities: ❖ Most caring, nurturing, and protective ❖ Are the most emotional ❖ Are more concerned about others than themselves ❖ Are your shoulder to cry on ❖ Have trouble saying no (“”Blue” Personalities”, n.d.)

7. More Examples of the Color Blue

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