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Blue color in psychology

Blue color in psychology

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Content
  1. Characteristic and value
  2. What does symbolize?
  3. Shades
  4. Lovers of blue and their character
  5. Use in clothes and image

A large role on the state of the human psyche have various color shades. From their improper selection can fall into a depressive state or even get sick. And, on the contrary, there is such a practice as color therapy. With the help of her people are treated. Color shades affect our destinies and characters.

Characteristic and value

Take for example the blue color. He is the personification of all the cold shades and is one of the three main colors, that is, serves as the ancestor of the group of color schemes. At its appearance, a kind of calmness and peace arises in the soul, as it combines all the cool shades: aquamarine, azure, indigo, ultramarine, cornflower.

In Christianity, blue is considered the color scheme of the Virgin and the purity of thoughts. It is not for nothing that the cape of Christ is colored indigo. In Buddhism, he personifies the East, and in ancient Egypt is considered the color of truth. When in Japan they decided to conduct an experiment using gamma indigo when illuminating street areas, it turned out that crime had decreased by about 10%. And this is a good result.

From the point of view of psychology, the value of blue is unlimited, since it is this color that is associated with freedom of thought and their flight. When a person looks at this rich color scheme, he has a feeling of detachment from the earth's surface. And this is no accident. A very long stay of a person surrounded by blue scales introduces him to a loss of reality, and behind this comes a depressive state. However, it is used with pleasure by managers of large companies. Thanks to his effective psychological properties, he is able to make people tuned to the desired mode. Therefore, in offices, some elements have the color of ultramarine, and this increases the efficiency of employees.

And also experts from various airlines love him. Blue in combination with white scales soothes passengers preparing for the flight. Even people with an unstable psyche will be able to relax and stop being nervous.

The value of blue for our everyday life can not be overemphasized. Therefore, gradually acquiring centuries-old experience, people have learned to look at problems through a prism, which can give a blueness from a slight angle.

What does symbolize?

Each person has their own opinions about what blue is associated with. Someone will say that it symbolizes winter and cold. And it will be absolutely right. In the winter time, especially in the evenings, everything around gets blue. This happens because of the refraction of the rays that reflect the snow surface.

Therefore, before the New Year, to create a cozy and festive atmosphere, trees on the central streets are decorated with blue lights. They sparkle, shimmer, and from this the mood improves, and I want to get some miracle as a gift.

Indigo means hope for better times. His symbolism is health and success. It helps very well where you need to calm a person and give him mental strength.

It turns out that, despite the coldness of the shade, the blue color warms us in the winter thanks to the creation of a festive atmosphere. At the same time, it is able to cool us in the summer, as the sea, to which we strive to go in the heat, has ultramarine scales.

No wonder he gives a feeling of complete serenity and comfort. Ultramarine is considered the color of luck.Not just in the song is sung about the blue bird, which personifies the desire to achieve its goal.

And then there are a lot of facts that indicate that entire nations associate ultramarine scales with significant religious objects and phenomena. Here are these comparisons.

  • In Egypt, blue symbolizes the god of the rising sun Amon-Ra and the god of the sky. For the Egyptians, this shade was the color of truth. Not for nothing the walls of Egyptian graves were painted in lapis lazuli. This is the threshold that separates ordinary people from Destiny and the Otherworld.
  • The ancient East endowed the Sumerian Great Mother with a cornflower blue tint.
  • In ancient times, blue was the color of Venus, Jupiter, Zeus, and the embodiment of fertility and natural heyday.
  • In Europe, this shade is considered the embodiment of loyalty and mystery. In Poland, even the houses of future brides are painted at this color.
  • Northern traditions suggest that blue is the color of the productive function.
  • In Central Asia (Mongolia), ultramarine combined with red or ocher means a sacred marriage. Thus, the Mongol dynasty began with Genghis Khan, and he was born to a blue wolf with a yellow wolf.
  • In the Middle East they like to wear blue fabrics. This is a beautiful tradition.
  • In China, cornflower is considered a beneficial color and is associated with the eastern direction of the “Blue Dragon of the East”. He personifies a happy marriage and good education. And at the same time, it is believed that blue shades bring bad luck.
  • In North America, this means peace and heaven.
  • In Mesoamerica, people conducted a relationship between cornflower-blue shades and the sun. And this color also spoke of the defeat of the enemy. And the gamma data testified to the rebirth, and at the same time they personified hunger and drought.
  • Buddhists compared blue with wisdom and power, power and path leading to liberation.
  • Hinduism says that Indra wears a blue raincoat.
  • Judaism associates blue with mercy, and the Jewish Kabbalah means it as gratitude.
  • In Gnosticism, this means water baptism.
  • In Christianity, blue is associated with the Eternal heavenly Truth, immortality, faith, loyalty, loyalty, chastity, and justice.

It is necessary to add that in magic blue color can get rid of the evil eye and damage. And Freemasonry personified the blue with the system of Freemasonry Iona. Blue has a lot of fans, their number has been stretching since a very long time.

And this suggests that this color is different refinement and quite difficult in terms of use.

Shades

Blue has 180 tones. From bright to very gray and dull, ranging from dark blue to blue. Many people perceive the same color differently. The palette of blue includes blue-green, blue and azure.

And already these shades are divided approximately like this: ultramarine, light blue, tenar blue, pervansh, heavenly, children, cyan, typographical cyan, blue, dark blue, blue, azure, black sea, sea wave, cornflower blue, gray, niagara , indigo, royal blue, sapphire, azure, dark azure, azure gray, night, cobalt, lavender, steel, Persian, denim.

Lovers of blue and their character

The nature of the person and the mood can be found if you test Luscher, which involves the choice of different colors at the request of the subject. Psychologists have chosen their personality types for each individual hue with the help of observations and experiments. And if the individual prefers blue, then in his character there are certain features.

  • He has an analytical mind, a solid outlook on life and a certain position. Able to defend their views, that is, he has inflexible character traits.
  • Lovers of blue in temperament have a sense of purpose in everything, diplomatic features in solving a conflict situation, categorical.
  • Loyalty and stability are also inherent in these people.
  • Idealization and philosophizing on various topics.
  • Ultramarine admirers are born leaders, their opinions are authoritative, as dictated by fortitude.
  • They make decisions intuitively, calmly and seriously. Concentration on the problem is their strong point.
  • However, fans of blue - reliable partners and husbands (wives), they are disciplined.

But the negative features that occur in lovers of blue:

  • they are vindictive and vain;
  • due to the fact that this category of people tends to certain goals, despite the difficulties, from this they begin to fall into a state of emotional instability;
  • their interests are in the first place, and therefore lovers of ultramarine are cold and express emotional stinginess towards others;
  • Naturally, after very strong overloads, their state of mind fails, and they quickly tire.

In addition, if a person prefers cornflower scales, then it means that he is melancholic and modest. He really wants to achieve self-reliance and a good attitude of loved ones. And all this happens because these shades can cause peace and relaxation.

Blue is a favorite color and people like, because it resembles the ocean and symbolizes water. Without it, there is no life on Earth, which means that we unconsciously stretch towards the life-giving moisture, and this is expressed in our desire to see these shades quite often.

The perception of blue can tell experts about the many problems a person has with his life and his surrounding world.

When a study is conducted, and the subject involuntarily reaches for blue, this indicates that he needs help in the form of rest.

He feels not very stable and is in alarming condition. It may also indicate that the individual is experiencing stress or is sick, maybe he was holding a grudge against someone. In this case, he needs qualified help from doctors, psychologists, or moral support from loved ones.

It also happens that the blue color is rejected by the individual. And these are signs that he wants fame and will not give up a large sum. This person is committed to changes in life and shows fatigue from the monotony that is happening in his environment. In his everyday life there is no drive for which he aspires. Then the subject can be advised to change the situation and go on vacation.

The love of children and women for blue shades suggests that they strive for knowledge of this world. Children want to see these scales because they are associated with the sky and good weather. On such days, you can play outside and have fun, and also learn a lot from your peers.

And women who prefer the blue color, strive for cleanliness in their close relationships. They want to see their partner in a completely flawless form and, therefore, they are trying in advance to “fit” themselves to this image.

Another blue color makes people dreamy. Remember that moment when you watched the sky in the morning.

Its color scale attracts and calls to commit any unusual actions. This is especially felt by those who are prone to romance.

Use in clothes and image

Even when people were not familiar with the chemical elements, they tried to diversify their surroundings with the help of natural plant dyes. But this was of little sense, as the color quickly came into disrepair and lost saturation.

And our ancestors, especially the female half, so wanted to look beautiful and bright. Everything is being improved. And the modern inhabitants of the planet have learned how to create different palettes.

In the XV century, indigo dye was brought to Europe from the East. He immediately attracted the attention of the fashionistas of that time, and at weaving mills managed to start producing fabrics with ultramarine hues. As soon as this happened, very noble people began to wear blue shades. Ordinary people could not afford this luxury because of the high cost.

As a result, it turned out that the red color scheme became a symbol of the power of emperors and clergy, and blue became the personification of noble people. Over time, humanity has found a way out thanks to such a science as chemistry. Many shades appeared in the production, which reduced the cost of the fabric and made it possible for the masses to use them in various variations.

Now there is another problem. Among all the variety of colors, we want to choose one that will delight not only our eyes, but also attract attention from a large mass of people.

And if you pursue such a goal, then choose a rich blue color. It is universal. It can be worn by both men and women. By the way, since ancient times, ultramarine never went out of fashion. It always looks fashionable and fresh. At the same time, it is a relatively modest shade that suits absolutely everyone.

Although some restrictions are still there. Aqua colors are not suitable for those with very, very white skin. And if you still love this color, then try to “remove” blue from your face by decorating your neck with a very massive necklace or collar, which will be a different shade. For this fit and a scarf, tied at the neck.

Brunettes with light skin tones will be able to take advantage of absolutely all scales of blue. The only thing that needs to be done is to find the right makeup. It should be bright, which will not allow your face to look very pale. And those who have dark skin, you can not dwell on this problem. They are well suited to face saturated cornflower blue tone.

Tanned and darker skin also occurs in blondes. And bright blue tones will make their appearance more memorable. Blue will look great and on those who have completely red hair.

We considered options when the advice concerned certain people with an individual appearance. Now let's try to make out the options for combining blue with other colors. Just remember that one color should be primary and the other complementary.

Here are examples of beautifully combined shades.

  • Brown tones will certainly fit in their combination, but they will become less bright due to their mutedness. This option is non-defiant, and will appeal to more modest people.
  • Girls and guys who are used to being in the center of events can combine blue with red. This is a very flashy combination. For example, the main color (blue) should have a dress or shirt, and an additional (red) color can be a handbag or tie. At the same time avoid tarnish shades. Although people who can afford such compounds will simply not be able to wear boring tones.

Others can be recommended to dock less flashy shades: navy with pastel tones, such as beige or light orange. As we understand, these weaves are possible when they will be used at certain times of the year.

  • "Marry" blue and yellow can only very extraordinary personalities. They are suitable for young people for various events, as well as those who are actively resting by the sea. Beach variations will be superfluous in the hot summer months.
  • White and blue - it is very original and beautiful. Looks solemn and good.
  • Blue with gray will look pretty good. Such weaves will suit everyone without exception and say that you are a very stylish person.
  • Black shades will give blue darkness. But there is one "but." The right mix will be a very original solution for your image. For example, black inserts will look great on blue pants. The same can be done with a jacket. Pocket and collar trim decorate your clothes.
  • Young ladies recommended combination pink and cornflower. Only shades should be bright.
  • The sum of green and blueadmit, a rare option. However, it looks original.Usually such weaves are used by those who think extraordinarily and are energetically associated with natural dyes.

It is not necessary to combine different colors with each other. Try to combine a variety of shades of blue and add blue.

A wide long dress with a transition from dark to light blue will be the hit of the party.

A man can do the same if he wears a blue shirt, trousers (a little different in tone) and shoes or boots about the same shades. This ensemble will help ensure that the representative of the stronger sex will be in the center of women's attention.

In the modern world is very widely used denim clothing. Jackets, shirts, raincoats and trousers from this material are worn by everyone without exception: adults and children, elderly people and young people, men and women. Combining such clothes with various elements and accessories will make your wardrobe trendy and unpretentious. And this beautiful autumn look can be easily transferred to the spring.

Blue shades blend well with business images. An indigo suit with a white shirt is well suited for both women and men. No exception here will be a blue skirt with a fashionable sleeveless jacket. And the evening dress of blue color can become the highlight of the program. Any woman in it will look elegant and original.

Create your own images, and do not be afraid of bright combinations. Unusual weaves in clothes and original solutions will be a great chance for you to show your style and personality.

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