The Rainbow Connection

I love how colors affect us and create mood.  This post is a continuation on the subject.

Red, Red Wine.  Yes, I must admit that I do love my Cabs and an occasional Merlot or Pinot Noir. Red is an intense color and the one most associated with love. It's also one of the most appetizing colors, perhaps because we do associate it with strong emotions and feelings of excitement. Red commands attention, but this intensity may also create feelings of anger as well, so I always say a little goes a long way.

The Pink Panthers...

Well, after last year’s season, the Carolina Panthers are likely more blue!  But when we talk about the color Pink – red’s lighter side – we associate it with innocence, love and romance. The favorite of little girls worldwide, the color is thought to have a calming effect. But this is not true of deep and neon pinks, which can actually create feelings of agitation.

Whiter Shade of Pale

White is considered cold and sterile. Although it can make rooms appears larger, they also appear soulless and unwelcoming. White can be quite dramatic when paired with black (I love it in flocked wallpaper), or used in lacquered furnishings in contemporary urban settings.

Blue Moon

First wines, now beers...must be 5:00 somewhere.  Blue is the color of men!  Seriously, most men say it is their favorite color.  Blue can be calming and peaceful, or it can make you feel sad. Have you ever noticed that blue rarely shows up in natural foods?  There are notable exceptions like blueberries, but the color is considered to be one of the least appetizing colors for this reason.  (Check out Jenny Craig's logo ... blue; and Atkins diet website...blue.)

Once again, I find myself signing off to keep this short and sweet.  More posts on colors soon.

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