Studio Blog
September 5th
Fundamentals of Color: Part 2 – The Symbolism
In addition to their remarkable ability to transform into other hues, colors have the ancillary ability to evoke feelings through their hidden meanings. This psychological phenomena brings us to our second stop in our journey through all things color. Now let’s take a look at the hidden symbolism behind some of our “favorite” colors and see what they may suggest about ourselves and the world around us.
Red is undoubtedly one of the most striking and memorable of hues and suggests feelings of Energy, Power, Passion, Excitement, Danger, and Strength.
Classic Porsche Red
Le Très Particulier Cocktail Bar (in the Hotel Particulier de Montmartre)
Prelude to Tomato Soup from thefirstmess.com
Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow, which leads to Creativity, Youthfulness, Adventure, Fun, Sociability, and a Friendly disposition.
Orange Dhalias from Floret Flowers
Yellow, as does the sun, brings its own form of Energy, Happiness, Joy, Optimism and Cheerfulness.
Yellow watercolors by Tobias Tovera
Rayeno Vegano restaurant in Madrid, Spain circa 2013
Museum of Ice Cream Banana Ceiling
Green is the color of money and Wealth, Growth, Freshness, Vitality, Renewal and Health.
Riad Yasmine Marrakesh, Morocco
Green Marble
Blue suggests Intelligence, Stability, Wisdom, Confidence, Authority and Honesty. Hint hint check out the TLS logo 🙂
Le Jardin Majorelle
Pottery Closeup
A blue-and-white striped awning and an empty beach on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France
Purple is the chosen hue of Royalty, and alludes to Mystery, Compassion, Imagination and Exotic locales.
Doorway in France
Lavender Macaroons
Brown has a Natural, Woodsy quality, and lends itself to Honesty and Wholesomeness.
Every Shade of Coffee
Pink reminds us of Femininity, Romance, Sweetness, Softness, and Innocence.
Pink Refuge from Milan Design Week
Black symbolizes Formality, Power, Sophistication, Luxury and Elegance.
White like the clouds, hints of light Airiness, Purity, Serenity, and Minimalism.