People are surrounded by a colorful world; among all shades, red is the most important and important. In psychology, the color red has the greatest impact on the psyche. Moreover, scientists believe that it was this shade that humans began to distinguish very first, despite the fact that it is not so common in the natural world around us.
The red spectrum has the strongest effect
Red is the color of strong energy
It symbolizes passion: hates passionately, loves very passionately, waits passionately.
This color is a manipulator of sexual relationships. He pushes for intimate relationships, even if there are no true feelings.
Red “wanders” in an eternal search for justice. People who are partial to this color always say everything directly, without hints. “Red” people are excellent leaders and bosses. They have endurance, openness and courage.
In the psychology of relationships, this color also plays an important role. It is always associated with love, with feelings, with comfort, with warmth, and with the beginning of life. Red color is the “guardian angel” of all female representatives. It is used to fight against rivalry and the evil eye. Red is the color of eroticism and everything erotic.
Rainbow psychology
As children, we all rejoiced at the appearance of a rainbow in the sky after the rain. Everyone tried to memorize the number and sequence of colors of the rainbow. Who among us does not remember such funny phrases as:
- Every
Hunter
Wants
to
Know
Where
the
Pheasant
Goes . _ _ _ _ - How
once
Jak
- Zanar
Head
broke
the
Lantern
. _ _
_ _ - And other options.
Where the first letters of the words mean the corresponding color name:
- Each
one is red; - O
hunter - orange; - Wants
- yellow; - Know
- green; - Gde
- blue; - S
goes - blue; - Azan
- purple.
But we didn’t even think at that time that each color influences us, our character and our life to one degree or another. And now, having already become adults, we can trace the psychological connection of a certain color we prefer with one or another trait of our character.
What can a deficiency of red color lead to in the human body?
To nervous disorders, to illnesses and to headaches.
If you usually get very cold in winter, then this color should be present in your wardrobe. The red color warms perfectly, radiating warmth.
An excess of this color will lead to misunderstanding, quarrels, disagreements and aggression. This color, in abundance, leads to fuss, anxiety, inattention to important (and any) matters, and a complete lack of self-control.
Red color fully corresponds to choleric temperament, fire, and modernity. It stimulates vital and creative energies, awakens passion and unexpected bold actions.
Color psychology of women
Women perceive subtle matters of the surrounding world much more sensitively than men. They are able to clearly distinguish more shades, and also get real pleasure from a certain combination of colors in clothes, makeup, and the surrounding space. It is interesting that the choice of a favorite color has a great influence on a woman’s character, her style of behavior with men, success or lack of success in her career, and her style of raising children.
What miracles does eating red do?
First of all, it removes all harmful substances from the body and activates the liver. Compensates for iron deficiency and relieves constipation. It also saves from melancholy and depression (at any stage of manifestation of these conditions). Helps in the treatment of smallpox, scarlet fever and hyperesthesia (the initial stage of neurasthenia). Red color is used in the treatment of apathy and anemia (childhood): the child develops an appetite and gains weight. Due to its ability to penetrate deeply into the skin, this color helps heal wounds.
This color is chosen mainly among young people. The older a person gets, the less his craving for a given color decreases.
People who reject this color suffer from mental and physical exhaustion. This color irritates those people who are distinguished by an inferiority complex, who experience great fear of any quarrels, who love solitude and inexorably strive for stability in everything.
What character do women like the color blue?
This is the color of water, sky, air, ice. It encourages reflection, peace, tranquility, and harmony . It is a symbol of stability and accomplishment, rest after victories and reign . Psychologists call blue the color of fidelity, devotion, depth of feelings .
Women who choose blue in things for themselves and the things around them do not like fuss and disorder . They prefer traditions and organization . These are soft and very kind natures who are able to empathize and are prone to philosophizing and idealizing other people. Such a woman will become equally good and successful in her career and in the labyrinths of family life. She is a caring mother and a skilled housewife who will guard the bastion of her family. This woman is a little melancholic . She has extensive knowledge in many areas of life, she knows how and loves to try her hand at almost all matters that fascinate her.
Psychology and the meaning of red in clothing
Now let's talk a little about what the color red means in the world of clothing. Undoubtedly, this color evokes sympathy among many people. However, not everyone dares to wear red clothes.
If there are a lot of red things “living” in your closet, then psychologists say the following about you: you are an impulsive and cheerful person, although sometimes you can be very aggressive. It is difficult for you to accept someone else's opinion if it does not coincide with yours.
You should not wear red outfits when you are depressed and stressed.
Color and human character: how a favorite color determines our personality
Tell me what your favorite color is, and I will tell you who you are... It should not be surprising that our essence and personality traits can be determined by our favorite color. If you want to know a little more about the person you are communicating with, ask him about his preference in colors, then everything will immediately become clear to you. So, how do colors determine a person's character? Let's find out!
Black color
They love passionate and emotional people. But they are used to hiding their feelings. Often those who wear predominantly black clothes are in no hurry to reveal all their secrets to others. These people do not like unnecessary revelations and are often insecure. Behind the black color they try to hide what, in their opinion, can discredit them in the eyes of the people around them. Such people are prone to depression and often turn out to be not practitioners, but theorists. They love to dream, but do not strive to realize their plans.
White color
has always been considered a symbol of purity and innocence. A person who prefers white color is neat, organized and disciplined. Those who love this color strive for simplicity and freedom. Sometimes they are fussy and critical, but in general they have a gentle and good-natured character.
Red
chosen by those who are accustomed to an active life and constant movement. These are energetic, passionate but, at times, aggressive people. They are self-confident and decisively move towards their goal. Those who prefer this color are full of ambitions and plans. They will not tolerate a monotonous life; they want to live their whole lives like on a volcano - with surprises, surprises, difficulties and bright emotions.
Pink color
- This is the color of tenderness and constancy. Those who choose this color have a soft and flexible character. They value stability, communication with loved ones and their family. These people strive to protect themselves as much as possible in life; stability and orderliness of events are important to them.
Blue
or blue is preferred by those who strive for peace and harmony. It is the color of spirituality, modesty, wisdom, intelligence and intelligence. People who love this color are very trusting and sensitive. They are very reliable and conservative. Trying to live by their own rules, they try to make the people around them fit them. These are conscientious people who love to analyze and reflect.
Turquoise
love creative people. As a rule, such people have a lot of ideas in their heads, but they fail to implement them due to the fact that they cannot decide what to tackle first. They have a rich imagination, but a complex character.
Purple
symbolizes originality. People who love this color tend to stand out from the crowd and have a strong personality. They are talented and can excel in acting. Often people of this color try to become leaders; if this does not work out, then their lot is indifference and sarcasm.
Grey colour
loved by hardworking and responsible people. They don't need much from life. They value stability and tranquility and do not like global changes. Often they do not reveal what is hidden in their soul.
Brown
indicates strong character, conservatism and responsibility. People who love him always have their own point of view and are not afraid to express it. They have competent, clear speech and a completely intelligible train of thought. These people are very patient, firm in their decisions and independent.
Green
– is the color of calm and harmony. This color is usually loved by balanced and quiet people. They are sociable, but often prefer to be alone with their thoughts. They are distinguished by modesty and restraint. They rarely get irritated or angry.
Yellow
– the color of lively, energetic and active people. They are always ready for the unexpected and prefer an active lifestyle. In addition, they are distinguished by a flexible mind and the ability to adapt to any conditions. They have a business spirit, they are sociable, positive and sociable.
Orange
– the color of positivity, youth and movement. Those who love this color are distinguished by their desire for an active lifestyle. Often they can somewhat exaggerate what is happening to them, but despite this, they still maintain peace of mind. Sometimes they lack self-confidence and consistency.
Sometimes it happens that a person who previously preferred one color, without realizing it, begins to choose another. For example, you always loved the color pink, and wore mostly things of this color, but then you noticed that your wardrobe began to be increasingly replenished with red things. Or suddenly you decided to repaint the walls in the room in a completely different color, which until a certain moment you didn’t like at all. Changing your favorite color may indicate that you are missing something in your life or character traits. For example, if you suddenly fall in love with the color green, then you lack peace and harmony.
The color we choose not only determines our character, but also makes it possible to get what we need in life. Color your life with those colors that will make your life happier!
Health effects
- Considering the energetic power of the color red, it is recommended for use by people experiencing fatigue and low self-esteem.
- It motivates, inspires achievements, helps to reveal your inner world and demonstrate your talents.
- It is believed to help increase the number of red blood cells, since this color is the color of blood. Accordingly, it helps with anemia.
- Helps counteract pessimistic moods.
- Affects increased appetite. Therefore, it is better to avoid it if you are currently on a diet. But if you have anorexia, it is recommended to surround yourself with red things.
- Helps normalize the functioning of the reproductive system.
- When going to the gym, it is better to wear some things and accessories in red or its shades. It is believed that this will allow the muscles to become more elastic and the joints to become more mobile, helping to reduce the likelihood of injury, and increasing the effectiveness of training.
- Do not use in high temperatures.
- An abundance of red contributes to headaches and an aggressive mood.
Psychophysiology of red.
The perception of red color acts on us as an anti-depressant, excites, and increases the overall activity of the body. As a result of this color effect, blood pressure increases and metabolism accelerates. In general, all systems and organs begin to work more actively and energetically - appetite improves, sexual desire increases, performance increases, cognitive processes accelerate, vision improves, immunity is strengthened, and heart activity is normalized.
The color of struggle, rebellion, revolution.
Red is not only the well-known color of the red banner of the proletarian revolution of 1917. The use of red flags as a symbol of revolutionary struggle is widespread throughout the world. The first mention of this dates back to the 8th century AD, during the uprising of Iranian peasants. In the 19th century, red flags were used in the uprising in South Korea, and in the revolutionary movements of France and Germany, and after the events of the Paris Commune, the color red became a symbol of the international revolutionary proletarian movement. However, now the red banner of communism among the majority of former citizens of the Soviet Union is more likely associated with the shed blood of the victims of the dictatorial regime than with liberation and revolutionary resistance.
Shades
- Scarlet develops sensuality, and at the same time has a predisposition to fanaticism.
- Raspberry is manifested by love for life, achieving goals, while there is unpredictability and impulsiveness.
- Fiery. There is a shade of orange, characterized by increased zeal and willpower. This can contribute to emotional burnout.
- Red-brown develops enthusiasm, self-confidence, and does not strive to impress other people. Excessive use of this color leads to exhaustion and fatigue.
- Maroon is characterized by the presence of willpower and a predisposition to deep thought, while there is an obsession with past events that were unpleasant.
- The dark shade of red is characterized by condescension.
Cloth
- In clothing, red indicates a person’s desire to be in everyone’s sight, to attract attention.
- Such things demonstrate the courage of their owner, his determination.
- Such clothes are worn by strong personalities who want to occupy leadership positions.
- This clothing is a manifestation of optimism, passion and emotional mood.
- When going to a meeting with a new employer, avoid wearing red. It can provoke negative emotions and create the wrong impression. You will be mistaken for a frivolous person with inflated ambitions.
Meaning
Demonstrates strength, energetic fervor, and is directly related to sensuality, increased activity, aggression and sexual energy. It energizes and excites a person. Seeing something red, a person involuntarily thinks about the sight of blood.
The symbolic meanings of this color are varied, sometimes contradictory. Red can symbolize beauty, fullness of life, joy, love, while at the same time combining a hostile mood and war. Since ancient times it has been identified with sexual desires and aggressiveness. It symbolizes passion, both for love and hatred, that is, it manifests itself as much as possible in feelings.
Positive qualities include:
- perseverance;
- creation;
- persistence;
- asserting rights;
- desire for leadership;
- dynamism.
Among the disadvantages are:
- cruel treatment;
- lust;
- stubborn disposition;
- intolerance;
- violence, including physical;
- destruction.
