- Yellow is bright, sunny and inviting but can be overbearing. Use it as an accent color to avoid this.yellow paint image by Jennifer Griner from Fotolia.com
Colors have a strong influence on mood. Choosing a fun color that also suits your style can be difficult, as there are so many options to choose from. Understanding the psychological impact colors have on us all can make all the difference in streamlining your decision. - You can work orange into any design.texture de cr...?pis orange image by Jo??l Doudoux from Fotolia.com
Psychologically speaking, orange is the most fun out of all the colors in the spectrum and is most geared toward family. It represents home, warmth and fun, and is often a good choice for a baby's room because it inspires creativity. You have several options to choose from when picking orange. Anything from a terra cotta shade to a tangerine can prove to be warm and inviting and even produce positive thoughts. - Green's influence is to inspire youth, vigor and health. Blue represents peace and harmony.blue wall yellow pot image by Deborah Benbrook from Fotolia.com
Blue is a very popular color, and it's no wonder why. Whether you love the water or just sunny days, blue is everywhere around us and has a cool tranquility about it. Psychologically, we equate this color with peace and harmony and it is therefore a safe option in choosing paint. However, it can also represent depression. Therefore, if your set on using blue, stick with the blue/green blends such as an aqua or a peacock for a fun look. - Stick with the richer shades of purple; the paler the color the more gray in appearance, which can give a gloomy effect.Purple Iris image by TnJ Photographer from Fotolia.com
Purple often represents royalty, but it also represents youth. If you have a lot of little ones running around this may be a good choice for you. - Choosing just one wall to paint in red will liven up your design without overpowering everyone.the red wall 2 image by gurke from Fotolia.com
Red is the most vibrant of all the colors. It inspires energy, love and warmth but it can also inspire anger and aggravation. If you choose to use red, try painting a focal wall instead of the whole room.
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