Colours

Black
Black has countless emotional and cultural associations. Symbolically, the colour of mourning, black also implies mystery, power and sophistication. This colour can be depressing and cause fatigue. But on the flipside, it indicates inner strength.It can enhance interior colours if used in contrast with bold tones.

White
White figures prominently in interiors, on its own or as a base for other feature colours. And like other cool colours, it will make a space appear larger.Symbolically, the colour white stands for purity and innocence. Whether by demand or design, it inspires cleanliness and feelings of optimism and hope.

Red
Red taps into our deepest emotions: courage, love, anger, passion and danger. This vibrant colour works well in dining rooms as a strong formal colour that can also stimulate appetite and aid digestion.
On the flipside, red will ramp up your blood pressure and heart rate, so beware if using it in the bedroom. Athough it could stimulate passion, it may also induce restlessness and insomnia.

Pink
Not surprisingly, this pretty candy-coloured hue stimulates a sweet tooth. It also awakens emotions, and is said to weaken muscles. And it's hard not to associate pink with femininity and baby girls.

Yellow
Hello yellow, the hap-hap-happiest colour in the spectrum. So happy in fact that solo around-the-world sailors, like Melbourne's Nick Moloney, have their living quarters below deck painted yellow to stave off the blues.
Yellow is fresh, warm and cheery. It sharpens the memory, encourages conversation and inspires ideas and communication. It is believed to aid digestion and stimulate appetite and circulation.
Paired with its primary partners blue and red, it suggests childlike energy. With its complementary colour purple, opposite on the colour wheel, yellow suggests regal formality. It works well in studies or offices of casual family rooms that don't have a lot of natural light.

Brown
This colour gives rooms a casual, natural feel. And like other earthy tones, it is warming. It works well as a feature wall, but will make a room look drab and dull if overdone.

Violet
Part warm red, part cool blue, this rich colour exudes sophistication.Purple represents royalty, mystery and majesty. It promotes deep thinking, daydreaming, creativity and spirituality.
It is believed to lower blood pressure and soothe the digestive and other organs.Like orange, shades of purple work well on feature walls. Go for lighter hues, such as mauve or lilac, in larger spaces.

Green
Green is a clean, cool colour that works well with neutral and bright tones. Green represents nature, fertility and envy. It promotes creativity and peace. It is also believed to calm nerves and reduce stress.
As a cool colour, it's ideal for rooms that attract afternoon sun and heat. For its inspiration, it works well in kitchens. And for its soothing properties, bathrooms or bedrooms.

Orange
Orange is the ideal colour for winter because it is warm and inviting. Orange suggests vigour and activity and, like yellow, it is a highly sociable colour that promotes a fun-loving atmosphere. Team with other citrus colours for contrast, or earthy rusty orange tones to set the mood and warm a room.

Blue
Got the blues? Well you can't blame blue. Various shades figure prominently in interior colour schemes, because it is refreshing and tranquil. This cool classic also teams well with everything, from white to yellow to orange. You can even match blue with green. Blue represents authority, loyalty and sincerity. It can prompt emotions of serenity, peace and sadness. It is thought to lower blood pressure and respiratory rate and is relaxing.

Your character type
Which colour resonates strongly with you? A survey of your wardrobe might also reveal the prevalence of a particular colour in your life.
Red = aggressive, sensuous, extreme, athletic
Orange = gregarious, active, social, extroverted
Yellow = introspective, innovative, egotistical
Green = traditional, conventional, grounded
Brown = reliable, stable, shrewd, sturdy
Blue = responsible, pragmatic, manipulative, conservative
Violet = spiritual, philosophical, creative
Pink = gentle, friendly, protective
White = idealist, optimist, individual
Black = powerful, aloof, intimidating, worldly, mysterious