What Everyone Ought To Know About the Science Behind Colors for Interior Painting

Think of your favorite room in your home.  Does the color of the walls make you feel excited or depressed? 

Does the color of a room affect how you feel?

If you answered, “Yes” you are correct!

According to research, color is a “powerful communication tool and can be used to signal action, influence mood, and cause physiological reactions.” 

We’d like to enlighten you on what feelings are associated with colors, according to researchers.

White – Generates feelings of emptiness and unfriendliness, while also representing innocence.

Red – Generates feelings of excitement and intensity.

Pink – Generates feelings of love and romance.

Orange – Generates feelings of excitement, enthusiasm, and warmth.  

Blue – Generates feelings of calmness and serenity.

Green – Generates feelings of jealously, while also representing good luck and tranquility.

Yellow – Generates feelings of frustration and anger.

Purple – Generates feelings of power, and ambition.

Brown – Generates a sense of strength and reliability.

Black – Generates feelings of mourning, unhappiness, and sophistication.

Are you having trouble deciding on a paint color? Perhaps, you’re wanting to create a relaxing retreat, and now you know that blue or green may be the best color. However, there is an abundant array of blue and green color shades to choose from. There are lots of resources to get ideas, including websites like Pinterest and Houzz.com. Show us your favorite interior design paint color ideas, and we can help make them a reality!

Call the best interior painters in Ann Arbor today at (734) 995-2646 to arrange an appointment with Steve Mussio. He will personally meet you on your property to discuss your project needs, expectations, and concerns and give any suggestions at your request. No job is too big or too small for the best interior painters in Ann Arbor!