The Effect of Color

You may find this chart to be useful in decorating your home.



blue - relaxing calming, lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.. there is one study that shows children who were prone to aggressive behavior became calmer when placed in a blue classroom

green - soothing relaxing effect on body as well as mind, can help depression, anxiety

violet - peaceful, suppresses appetite, good for migraines, scalp and kidney problems

red - stimulates, excites and warms the body, increases heart rate, brain wave activity and respiration

pink - soothing effect on body, relaxing the muscles, tranquilizing effect on aggressive and violent people.. helps axiety or withdrawal symtoms

orange - stimulates appetite, reduces fatigue

yellow - most memorable, raises blood pressure and increases pulse rate but less than red, energizes, relieves depression

black - power color, suppresses appetite