Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Psychological Facts on Colors and Moods - Color Psychology, Chromology

Study of the psychology of color, technically termed as chromology delves into the influence of colors on the relationship between body and mind.

Life is indeed colorful, with different strokes and beautiful tones. If variety is the spice of life, the color is added to the flavor! Our partnership with the color, perhaps from birth began when we were dressed in a particular color was thought best suited to us!

Undoubtedly, the colors come into play every day in our lives - in homes, workplaces, shops, wardrobe, or just the magnificent nature that surrounds us.

Birth of Color

Color originates from light which is a form of energy. In 1666, the famous English scientist Sir Isaac Newton found that, if we pass pure white light through a prism, it splits into seven visible colors. These rainbow colors are called Heptathlon Spectrums, and have a unique vibration and energy.

Can color really impact ones mood?

Energy scientists believe that colors have a unique signal which can influence the neurological system and therefore impact the psychological state. Since colors are light energy at certain wavelengths, this energy is translated into color by the photoreceptors in the retina, called cones. Colors have a direct influence on our thoughts, moods and behaviors because when the energy & color enters our bodies, it stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands to secrete certain hormones. It is said that red color stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, while white and blue color stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Color Psychology or Chromology - Impact of Color on Moods

Study of the psychology of color which is technically termed as chromology delves into the influence of colors on the relationship between body and mind. The research has brought to the fore several attributes of each color, its energy and vibrations that have formed the basis of the science of chromology.

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