Colours as a tip of life

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olours are beautiful to behold that many of us pick out certain colour without necessarily knowing the reason for such preference.

Colour symbolism affects nearly every area of life: clothing, mood, fine art, consumer product, development and packaging, food choices, and corporate identity. The significance of some colours is universal while others aren’t.

For many of us, colours envelope our lives. Over 80% of visual information is related to colours. What colours or combinations of colour stimulate people to be interested in different things? What colours make us feel pleasure or disapproval, hot or cold, attracted, stimulated or suppressed?

Colours convey message that go beyond ethnic, racial, or gender boundaries. Colour trends ay defy instinctual, cultural and iconic constraints. For example, the recent craze for vivid lime green, pink, orange, and other bright ones which hitherto were not in vogues.

Your colour preferences can reveal basic aspects of your personality. Think about the colours you wear most often. These indicate your strengths and weaknesses. A variety of psychiatrists and physicians to give them near accurate information about their patients by understanding their clour choices. Find your favourite colour below and see what your choice indicates about your personality.

Red

Red reflects energy and impulsiveness. You are competitive, ambitious and like to be the centre of attention. Red is symbolic of leadership qualities and courage. You are focused on results and success. This could also be a human weakness; you need to take time to learn to be good listener and to be sensitive to the feelings of others.

Pink

Lovers of pink have an affectionate and loving nature. Pink is symbolic o understanding and sympathy. It exudes warmth and love. Pink is a combination of the intense energy of red and purity of white. However, you may be childlike, lack willpower, or need a tremendous amount of support from others.

Orange

If orange is your favourite colour, then you are action oriented and competent. Orange symbolizes practically, independence, organization and creativity .you are self – motivated, active, and competitive. But you need to be careful not to try and dominate others.

Orange is the colour of spirituality in the East. This can be selfishness if directed only towards one’s own enlightenment.

Yellow

If you wear yellow, you like to be active and involved in life. You have a stimulating personality and an interesting mind. Yellow symbolizes vitality, communication, and spontaneity. You appreciate the new and modern. You must make sure that you also develop the skill to resolve conflicts.

Green

Lovers of green are benevolent and service – oriented. They observe life and prefer to stay on the sidelines. Green symbolizes the desire for peace and harmony. You are sensitive and artistic. You may need to add more colours to your wardrobe to become more involved in life with others.

Blue

Light Blue

Blue people are sentitive and perspective. Light blue symbolizes a good imagination, creativity, and a practical approach to life. Blue is a combination of the power of blue and the innocence of white. Employ your analytical abilities for problem solving!

Dark Blue

Dark blue people have deep feelings. They are intelligent, self  - reliant, willing to take responsibility, and make decisions without guidance. They need to surround themselves with peaceful and affectionate people, to avoid depression. They need to play more!

Violet

Violet lovers, you need to feel needed. You have a sensitive, compassionate personality. You should be careful to chose your friends wisely, as you may be vulnerable to people who will impose their needs upon you or damage your self – confidence.

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