Colors are an integral part of the world. A person, giving preference to a particular color and its shades, can make it clear what is going on deep in his soul.
Color therapy or chromotherapy is the effect on the psycho-emotional and physical condition of a person with the help of colors.
This effect is reflected in all human affairs, in his appearance, in behavior and even in susceptibility or resistance to disease. The color background affects mood, general physical condition, appetite; improperly selected, it can drive in a state of depression or anxiety, cause fatigue and drowsiness or, conversely, peace and tranquility, contribute to a quiet sleep and a positive mood.
This is due to the fact that each color stimulates the work of certain parts of the brain and pituitary gland, resulting in the production of various hormones. This knowledge was systematized back in 1923 by Max Lusher and laid the foundation for the test for human psychodiagnostics.
It is important during the repair and design changes of the apartment, the compilation of the wardrobe, and even when buying the little things that will surround daily, take a serious approach to the choice of colors. This will help to avoid a lot of problems in the future.
Due to the fact that women have more developed visual receptors that are responsible for color perception, they are more susceptible to the influence of color than men.
Recently, employers have begun to seriously think about the color scheme of employees' jobs. Correctly selected gamma allows you to increase the total duration of work, cause positive emotions from the work done and create a general favorable attitude to the organization. Thus, work for a person does not turn into a painful daily process, but a way of development and personal growth.
Marketers and advertisers have long been using the color scheme in the development of brochures, window dressing, and product packaging. This allows you to influence customers, forcing to pay attention to a particular product directly in the store or when watching commercials.
Each person is individual and his perception of color differs from other people due to personal characteristics, but general trends in the impact of the color gamut can be distinguished.
Red color
Acting on energy centers, this color is the causative agent for any person. It is able to energize for the whole day, increase overall activity and ability to work, have an effect on increasing appetite, accelerate the heartbeat, and activate muscle activity.
At the same time, the abundance of shades of this color can lead to headache and overwork. Its excessive presence in clothing or interior tires, causes irritation, and even complete rejection of the wearer.
Among lovers of red color, intolerance, irritability, temper, aggression prevail in character. This color of energetic strong-willed and active people who do not accept criticism, self-confident and love to be in the spotlight. In the Middle Ages, the use of red on flags and standards symbolized military power.
White effect
The perception of white is closely connected with cultural traditions and rituals. For some religions, white symbolizes purity and innocence, while for others it is the color of mourning.
In Slavic culture, he was associated with goodness and chastity, so brides are usually dressed in snow-white dresses.
Today, white is one of the colors of tranquility, pacification, rest and relaxation. Therefore, after a long working day or everyday worries, when you come home, you should put on the light.
Black effect
This color is very mixed. His perception depends on the characteristics of each person. Someone sees grace and peace in him, but for someone it is the color of evil spirits and darkness.
Abuse of black can lead to poor mood, depression, apathy, prolonged depression and a general breakdown.