Paint and Tone
Color is one of the most simple and basic elements of our surroundings. It is the reflection of different wavelengths of light that, in combination, are received and interpreted by the human eye. Beyond the science of it, color informs the way we perceive the space we are in. That abstract yet spacial awareness is what we call mood.
Scientists, marketers and advertisers have long known that color affects human behavior and feeling. You can use the same knowledge and understanding of color to create tone and moods in your home with paint that correspond with the activities you perform in them and the way you like to spend your time in them.
The Significance of Color
While the psychology of color has many theoretical and subjective elements to it, there is no doubt that different colors can create different feelings. The colors of your home also reflect your personality and taste. Choosing paint colors that contribute to your sense of home are important for you to feel relaxed and happy in your living space.
Choosing Interior Paint Colors
The following list is a representation of what different colors may evoke:
- Green: Depending on the tone, green can bring a sense of life, nature, and robustness to a room. Green has been identified as an important color for learning, comfort, health, relaxation, and well-being.
- Yellow: Yellows can range from bold and bright to subtle and ethereal. Most shades of yellow create cheerful and uplifting moods in a room. Yellow is also associated with creativity, mental stimulation and happiness.
- Red: Red is the color of passion, strength and vitality. Red can create an energetic and ambitious environment.
- Orange: Joyous and full of energy, orange can bring a feeling of optimism and comfort to a room. It is also rumored to stimulate appetite. Yum!
- Blue: Calming and relaxing. Depending on their shade, blues can foster creativity, comfort, clarity, relaxation, intuition and even memorization.
- Purple: Purple is a comforting, soothing color. It brings a balanced feel to an interior space and comes in many interesting and varying shades.
- Black: Black is a bold dominant color. Black tones in rooms make them feel close and constantly contribute to the mood of a room because they can’t be ignored.
- White: White is easily one of the most popular interior colors. Its brightness brings a sense of openness, simplicity and purity to any room. It also enhances natural lighting and creates a spacious feeling.
- Brown: Brown’s earthy stability can bring a grounding, balanced feel to rooms where it is featured.
The bottom line for choosing a color is whether or not you like it. Colors speak differently to everyone. Finding the right mood and tone for your home’s interior will depend on your personal taste and ambition.
Zenith’s professional painting team is always available to answer your questions at 800-381-4601
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