1. This is a Color Personality Test
Powerpoint by Annie Stone
Information and Ideas taken from the book Showing Our True Colors by Mary Miscisin

2. This is just for fun and it may help you learn a little more about yourself and the environment that best suits you as you work.
Also, it may help you learn a little more about what you can expect from your classmates in terms of the way they communicate and which tasks for yearbook would interest them and in in some cases offer the most success.

3. You will need a sheet of paper that is
lettered down the side: a. b. c. d.
etc…
down to
z. Then
aa.
bb.
cc.
down to jj

4. Up on the screen there will be a series of four words
Up on the screen there will be a series of four words. You need to number them from 4 down to 1 in order of most like you to least like you, with 4 being the most like you.
We will be doing multiple series of four word slides and you will continue down your letters all the way to “jj.”
An Example…

5. EXAMPLE:
a. Smart
b. Sexy
c. Sassy
d. Stressed
For letters a, b, c, and d you would put 4 next to the word that best describes you and 3 next to the word that next best describes you and so on…

6. Just in case you were wondering…
4 (Smart)
2 (Sexy)
3 (Sassy)
1 (Stressed)

7. We are ready to begin. Remember, there
are no “right” answers. Answer honestly and choose the word that most describes yourself.
4= Most like you, 1= Least like you

8. a. Enthusiastic
b. Analytical
c. Witty
d. Loyal

9. e. Dependable
f. Charming
g. Inventive
h. Sympathetic

10. Prepared
j. Conceptual
k. Personal
l. Spontaneous

11. Thorough
Impulsive
Calm
Compassionate

12. Logical
Organized
Optimistic
Sincere

13. u. Trouble shooter
v. Non-conformist
w. Romantic
x. Helpful

14. y. Imagining
z. Supervising
aa. Negotiating
bb. Inventing

15. cc. Risk Taker
dd. Problem Solver
ee. Contributor
ff. Motivator

16. gg. Intuitive
hh. Conscientious
ii. Carefree
jj. Intellectual

17. Please put a circle around this series of letters:
You have completed the test and it’s time to tabulate the results.
Please put a circle around this series of letters:
a, h, k, p, t, w, y, ff and gg
These are the BLUE letters.

18. Now, put a check mark by this series
of letters:
b, g, j, o, q, v, bb, dd, and jj
These are the GREEN letters

19. Now, put a star * by this series of letters:
c, f, l, n, s, u, aa, cc, ii
These are the ORANGE letters

20. Now, put an addition sign + by this series of letters:
d, e, i, m, r, x, z, ee, and hh
These are the GOLD letters

21. Green: 30 + Gold: 24 Blue: 22 * Orange: 14 Example:
Tally up each group of letters put your colors in order with the most prominent color coming first.
Example:
Green: 30
+ Gold: 24
Blue: 22
* Orange: 14

22. Let’s talk a little about each color’s strengths and then how people in different color categories may view the other colors.
Think of this scenario: Deadline approaching…how will different colors react?

23. Blues See Themselves as:
Caring
Romantic
Spiritual
Having Faith
Nice
Flexible
Caretaker
Pleasant, Not Pushy
Polite
Willing to Work Tirelessly for a Cause
Great Communicator
Genuinely Interested in the Welfare of
Others

24. BLUE Strengths: Enthusiastic Imaginative Creative Accepting Inspired
May be drawn to art, music or drama
Cause Oriented
True Romantic
Needs to be unique
Cooperative
People Oriented
Accepting
Communicates Well
Mentor
Motivating
Optimistic
Supportive
Good Trainer
Empathetic
Friendly

25. Others may see BLUE as: Too Tenderhearted Wishy-Washy Smothering
Manipulative
Groveling
Bleeding Heart
Talk too much
Nosy
Mushy
Over Emotional

26. Ways to work best with Blues
Maintain a pleasant environment
Point out how others will benefit
Grant Opportunities for Personal Growth
Give Individual Attention
Blues Need: Acceptance, empathy, harmony, self-expression, affection,
to contribute, understanding, and validation
Blues Need to Be: authentic, dramatic, nurturing, personal
Blues Value: Teamwork, Sensitivity, Sincerity, Tolerance, Trust, Kindness

27. GREEN Strengths Problem Solver Very Complex Standard Setter Confident
Cool, Calm and Collected
Intellectual
Work is Play and Play is Work
Independent
Likes Private Time
Driven by Competence
Confident
Analytical
Designer
Inventive
Reasoning Skills
Technical know-how
Thinker
Perfectionist
Logical

28. Greens See Themselves as:
Knowledgeable
98% Right
Expedient
Visionary
Innovative
Rational
Deep Thinkers
Able to Find Flaws
Independent
Witty
Fair
Assume Things Will Be Done Well

29. Others may see GREEN as:
Intellectual Snobs
Arrogant
Heartless
Unrealistic
Eccentric, Weird
Unfeeling
Anti-Social
Cool, Aloof
Sarcastic
Critical
Lacking Mercy
Unappreciative

30. Ways to work best with Green’s
Honor their need for privacy
Understand their necessity to question your knowledge and facts
Realize they too have feelings
Appreciate their varied interests
Green’s Need: intellectual stimulation, autonomy, challenge, to question, time to ponder, information, competence, privacy, innovation, objectivity
Green’s Need to Be: competent, well-informed, emotionally composed, recognized for their ideas, innovative
Green’s Value: expertise, intellectual achievement, knowledge, logic, technology, accuracy, ingenuity, strategy, self-sufficiency, improvement

31. GOLD Strengths: Prepared Loves to Plan Detail Oriented Contributing
Punctual
Strong Sense of Duty
Belief in Policies
Values Family Traditions
Conscientious
Conservative and Stable
Well Organized
Contributing
Family
Belonging
Caretaking
Follow Directions
Handle Detail
Securing
Supervising

32. Gold’s See Themselves as:
Stable
Providing Security
Dependable
Firm
Knows What’s Best
Efficient
Realistic
Appropriate
Executive Type
Responsible
Punctual
Goal Oriented

33. Others may see GOLD as: Inflexible Restricted Stubborn Boring
Self Righteous
System Bound
Unimaginative
Judgmental
Bossy
Uptight
Married to Task
Rigid Idea of Time

34. Ways to work best with Gold’s
Count on Them
Appeal to their Strong Sense of Right and Wrong
Be Mindful in Your Use of Resources
Show How Much you Value Their Efforts
Gold’s Need: consistency, reliability, timelines, structure, clear expectations, responsibility, respect, rules & standards, organization, closure
Gold’s Need to Be: appropriate, appreciated, aware of who is in control, clear on requirements, responsible
Gold’s Value: commitment, security, professionalism, etiquette, duty, loyalty, honesty, membership, time & resources, tradition

35. ORANGE Strengths: Energetic Desires Change Playful
Master Negotiator
Natural Entertainer
Pushes Boundaries
Accepts Challenges
Impulsive
Spontaneous
Risk Taker
Trouble-Shooting
Welcomes New Ideas
Appreciates Immediate Feedback
Likes little structure
Self-Confident
Able to take Charge
Carefree
Deals with Chaos
Determination
Direct Communicator
Doing many things at Once
Hands-On
Keeps options open

36. Oranges See Themselves as:
Straightforward
Easy-Going
Enjoying the Process
Now-Oriented
Productive Freedom
Good Negotiator
Mover and Shaker
Multitasker
Spontaneous
Friendly
Succeeding
Flexible

37. Others may see Orange as:
Rude
Irresponsible
Not Serioius
Selfish or Self-Centered
Ignoring the Rules
Manipulative
Impatient
Easily Distracted
Unprepared
Flirtatious
Taking Advantage of Others
Flaky

38. Ways to work best with Orange’s
Expect some Spice
Understand their impulse to take each moment as it comes
Allow them to show off their skills without condemning them for their process
Avoid slowing them down when they are on a quest
Orange’s Need: action and activity, freedom, flexibility, make an impact, attention, adrenaline rush, variety, physical contact, fun & play, competition
Orange’s Need to Be: appreciated, doing, resourceful, given options, recognized for their skillfulness
Orange’s Value: adventure, forthrightness, options, experience, flair, spontaneity, productivity, opportunity, winning, expediency

39. Remember, a little insight can help you understand the
actions of others.
Pay attention to the needs of others, through the eyes of
others, not only your own.
One of the greatest benefits of knowing True Colors is
the validation you get from your own style.

40. This Powerpoint was made from the ideas and writings in the book Showing Our True Colors by Mary Miscisin. This is in no way my own ideas or thoughts. I saw a similar powerpoint presentation at a yearbook workshop and so I bought the aforementioned book and created this survey. I did this in hopes that my students would learn about their peers’ personality profiles and how to best work with those involved in making the yearbook.