Color psychology: which to choose to improve mood

A bedroom with soft tones can further favor sleep than one with strong colors.

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The division between cold and warm colors

To start, let's make a macrodivision between Cold and warm colors: The first ones, which lean even in a small percentage towards blue, help relax, create peace and tranquility. Ideal for bedrooms and relax areas. The latter, on the other hand, are those that carry yellow touches, are more full of energy and strength, to the point that, as studies carried out in these areas have shown, they are even able to accelerate heartbeat. This simple distinction alone can clear our minds. But let's enter more details and discover the meanings of the different colors and how to use them in the rooms of our house.

The warm colors, which have yellow touches, are more full of energy and strength.

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The (emotional) dictionary of the primary and secondary colors

The primary colorsby definition, are those that cannot be generated by other colors. Blue, for example, inspires tranquility and stability; Red, the color of passion, of fire, is energetic, sometimes even too much (runs the risk of creating anxiety and agitation), while yellow is the color of enthusiasm, positivity, light, attention and stimulates concentration.