I've done some research, and here is what I've found out, and decided to share with you;
WHITE
White is the color (or lack thereof) that represents purity, neutrality, sterility and youth. White is the presence of all colors and represents peace, innocence, simplicity and security. In western cultures, it is used for weddings, but in may eastern cultures, it is the color for funerals. It is the color of hope. Hope for a new life in marriage, and hope for a new life after this life.
BLACK
Let me begin by saying I'm sorry I couldn't make the title of this section black as well, but considering how the background of my blog is black, I couldn't think of a way how. Black is the absence of all color, which lends itself to the symbolism of death as the absence of life. Black is also the color of the sexy bad guy and the color of intelligence (ex. graduation robes). It is the color of power and sophistication, as well as being the color of wealth. In fashion, black is a slimming color, and the color people always refer to when they say "This color is the new black."
GRAY
Gray (or Grey) is an in between color. It is the dividing line between the goodness of white and the evil of black. It is the color of elegance, stability, and wisdom.
RED
Red is the color of passion. It is the color of lust and appetite (the reason most restaurant's have an overall red interior for their decor is because red makes a person hungrier so they eat more). It is the color of strength, fire, sex and love, and in some eastern cultures it is the color of luck, celebration and wealth. Wear a bright red, and all eyes will turn to you.
ORANGE
Orange is energy and enthusiasm. It symbolizes a "Get-it done" attitude. It is the color of flamboyance and aggression, of playfulness, danger, and desire. It is a less intense or aggressive color than red and is calmed by the cheerfulness of yellow.
YELLOW
Yellow echoes the dual nature of red. While it can evoke feelings of happiness, when confronted with to much yellow people can become annoyed or angry. Yellow is the color of sunlight. Of joy, happiness, and optimism. Yellow is the color of hope (Remember the yellow ribbons?) It is also the color of wealth (gold) and prosperity, while at the same time being the color most often associated with cowardice and avarice. Yellow is a complicated color.
GREEN
Green is the color of nature, wealth, power, and joy, for all wealth has as it's ultimate source the power of nature, and nature always gets the last laugh and has the final word. Green is a soothing color to the eye, and brings to mind images of spring, youth and fertility.
BLUE
The best color to wear for a job interview is blue. Blue is simultaneously non-threatening, confident, and stable. It is the color of confidence and security (ex. police uniforms). Blue is a productive color, and more and more workplaces are going not only green but blue to maximize every moment of the workday. On the negative side, blue is the color of sadness and longing. Who hasn't had a case of the blues, especially when longing for the unobtainable.
PURPLE
Purple is the color of nobility, wisdom and sacrifice which is why it is used by the United State military award of The Purple Heart, to honor those attributes in people wounded or killed in combat defending U.S.A. from it's foes. It is a color symbolising wealth (since only the very rich could afford purple clothing in the past) and royalty (it was reportedly the favorite color of Egypt's Queen Cleopatra).
PINK
Pink is the "sister" color of red in that they are both the colors of love, but like most siblings, they are more different than similar in terms of their symbolism. Where red is the color of lust, desire and passion, pink is the color of tranquility, romance, and innocence. It is the color of the child-like.
BROWN
Brown is the color of dirt, and is therefore the symbol of the earthy. It symbolizes calm, boldness and depth, stability, steadfastness, and dependability (which is most likely why fascists most often use brown in their clothing and uniforms).
That's all I have for you for now. I know there are many more colors I could talk about, but I think these are enough for now.
I got the idea for this post after watching a movie called "The Handmaid's Tale", and how colors were used to indicate function and define roles. I found the concept fascinating, and did some further research (as I mentioned earlier) and discovered how colors can also be used to influence people.
This led me to thinking (selfish bastard that I am) that maybe I could get better results in dealing with people if I wear certain colors, depending on the situation I'm in and the outcome I desire, by wearing the right colors.
Regardless of the outcome, I'll keep you informed and let you know how it turns out.
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