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Color Psychology

Black

Black is the color of authority and power.

White

Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity.

Red

The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing.

Blue

Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms.

Green

Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature.

Yellow

Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter.

Purple

The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication.

Brown

Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature.