Our reaction to color is almost instantaneous and has a profound impact us whether we recognize it or not but not sure which colors create which responses?

I created a page to give you a quick look at general responses to colors based on research, historical significance of color and word association studies.

Of course people from different cultures may react to colors differently and your own personal associations with color can change how you might respond to certain colors but this will get you thinking about how most of us respond.

A Glimpse into the Meaning, Symbolism & Psychology of Color

This book has been around for several years but the information is just as valid today as it was when it was first published.

Leatrice Eiseman shows you how to discover your true decorating colors and this book is a helpful reference to use when choosing color schemes.

She provides ways to identify your responses to color, looks at color’s use in creating a mood, and provides different settings that can help inspire color choices.

See “Colors for Your Every Mood” at Amazon.com

See books on all topics related to color on my website

Sherwin Williams publishes STIR magazine which is a good resource for color and decorating ideas.

You can become easily subscribe for this free color and design magazine online.

If you find something in STIR that you find really inspiring, please share it will all of us by leaving a comment.

STIR: Where color and creativity converge…