According to Feng Shui, colors are a great source of help in improving one’s own life as they are forms of energy whose vibrations can substantially modify one’s perception of space. Thus, painting a room in blue will make it appear colder, while painting the same room in yellow will create an illusion of warmth. Colors are also used to increase whatever effect one looks for in a room. Hence, in choosing colors, one must consider the room’s use, its furnishings and its size. Depending on the room’s ultimate use, one may choose dominant colors and complement them with others. A list of colors and of their characteristics will help us in orienting choices aimed at achieving chromatic effects.
White: The Chinese consider it the color of mourning. Thus, it is not widely used. Westerners, on the other hand, see it as the color of purity, innocence, candor and openness. Using too much white in ones home could indicate a lack of clarity in one’s opinions and indicate excessive openness to different possibilities.
Blue: It represents spirituality, the ability to look within oneself, consideration and care; it is associated with consistency and loyalty. In business, it stands for reliability and consistency. Blue is related to water.
Gray: Gray days complicate life. Gray is associated with fear and depression. Also related to water, it can be used with moderation around the main door.
Black: A powerful color, black represents money and confers power. But it must be used in moderation. Because it absorbs a lot of light, it is used to balance brighter colors rather than on its own.
Green: It is used as equilibrium; it represents balance and peace. It is the color of growth, one that promotes healing and tranquility. Used in excess, it can inhibit productivity. Because of the extreme relaxation green creates it may not be conducive to the resolution of problems. Green is related to wood.
Yellow: It is related to Earth and is a color of blending which stimulates mental energy and represents wisdom. In China, it once was the color reserved for the Emperor and his descendants because it was seen as a color symbolizing control. Among other things, yellow is associated with patience and tolerance.
Orange: A creative color, it stands for joy, solidarity, mental and physical energy. Depending on tones, it is related to fire or Earth.
Chestnut: It is derived from Earth and represents predictability, stability, practicality and roots.
Purple: The Chinese consider purple even more favorable than red. It is the color of philosophers, dreamers, writers and visionaries, and is associated with high ideals, honesty, truth and love.
Pink: It stands for love and feelings and is credited with therapeutic powers against rage. It is said to quickly calm the anger of those who visualize it. It is a salutary color that reminds us of joy, happiness and romantic love. It is related to fire or Earth, depending on its intensity.
Red: It is the color of life, growth, happiness, joy, passion and virtue. It radiates energy on a wide range and stands for passionate love. Chinese wives dress in red because red brings them happiness and love. Red is related to fire.
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