1. Source: http://www.squidoo.com/colorexpert/
The Meaning and
Psychology of Color
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2. 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
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3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Submitted by Shivani Mohan, Resident Assistant, University of Denver