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Color affects our moods, whether it is in our living and working environment or in the clothing we wear.
We feel energized and uplifted by some colors, calmed and quieted by others.
The intensity of a color as well as its tint or shade can also affects its influence.
At Whitman Wallpaper and Paint, we are here to offer color suggestions that will create
the right mood for you and your home. 242 Bedford St., Whitman. 781-447-4469
Red
Stimulates the appetite, raises blood pressure, attracts attention, creates
excitement and takes control. It is forceful, bold, extreme, aggressive, impulsive,
energetic. Red suggests physical strength, rejuvenation, self-confidence, love,
passion, sensuousness, danger, courage, vitality. It is the first color the eye
sees upon awakening.
Orange
Is friendly, cheerful, happy, associated with thirst and refreshment, an energy
color, associated with movement. It creates a sense of order and equality
without power and control. Orange is an antidepressant, conferring respiratory
& intestinal health. It is bold, decreases hostility and irritability, with a social,
gregarious, active, jovial, fickle, and extroverted side.
Yellow
Stimulates memory, mental clarity, with uplifting feelings of optimism, warmth,
cheerfulness, wisdom, and brightness. It aids digestion, stimulates circulation, but
signals frustration, caution. Yellow is the most difficult color for the eye to
process and see.
Green
Confers a sense of relaxation and comfort, represents health and prosperity, and
refreshes the spirit. It is the most well-liked color and the easiest color for the
eye to see. It suggests balance, harmony, replenishment, heart health, growth,
birth, envy, inexperience, wealth, refreshment, compassion, rejuvenation, balance,
moderation, concentration, security.
Blue
Is non-threatening, and is a symbol of trust and longevity. It is refreshing,
soothing, calm, dependable, anti-inflammatory, an insomnia and headache relief.
It slows metabolism, lowers blood pressure, decreases heartburn and indigestion,
and is associated with travel and leisure, authority and strength. Blue is the most
popular color in the U.S.
Purple
Contains elements of surprise and magic. It is philosophical, and represents
royalty. It suggests romance, imagination, passion. It suppresses appetite, and
fosters love, wisdom, reverence, inspiration, spirituality, an enlightened feeling,
and quietness. Purple eases the mind and overactive glands, conveying elegance
and artistic creativity.
Black
Suggests sophistication, elegance, dignity, power, worldliness, aloofness,
intimidation, and mystery.
White
Indicates purity, innocence, cleanliness, youth, naiveté.
Gray
Lacks assertiveness, but suggests intelligence, guarded behavior, a sense of
discipline.
Brown
Conveys warmth and comfort, solidarity, positive food associations (from the
orange family), and evokes less intense behavioral responses.
Resource: Benjamin Moore
Whitman Wallpaper and Paint Co., Inc.
242 Bedford St.
Whitman, MA 02382
Phone: 781-447-4469 ~ Fax: 781-447-4516
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