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In the sphere of education, it is critical to choose functional colors over beautiful ones when selecting

colors. The senses are overloaded in a space with too much stimulation. Contrary to popular belief,
some colors might generate stress or have such a low stimulating effect that they are unable to promote
productivity. In other words, a lack of stimulus can be just as harmful as having too much. Personal
differences, as well as gender, must be considered when choosing colors to ensure that they aid
learning, according to studies.

Colors affect students’ behavior, attitude, attention span, and learning, as well as students’ and
teachers’ time concepts, according to a scientific study done by Sinofsky and Knirck (1981). According to
this study, the color of a classroom has an impact on how well children absorb knowledge. Lighter hues,
as opposed to darker ones, are more conducive to learning, according to studies conducted recently and
in the past.

According to Rice (1953), correctly designed paint colors have a positive impact on the intellectual
success of kindergarten and primary school kids. Another study found that the colors used in schools can
create a depressing and monotonous environment as well as a pleasant, interesting, and stimulating
one. School colors that are carefully chosen have been shown to have a beneficial effect and minimize
absenteeism.

According to Bross and Jackson (1981), school colors that are popular among students have an impact
on muscle tension and motor control. Cool colors have been found in numerous studies to alter and
reduce blood pressure. (Wohlfarth, 1986; Sydoriak, 1987; Hathaway, 1988; Faily, 1979; Wohlfarth, 1986;
Sydoriak, 1987; Hathaway, 1988; Faily, 1979). Colors that alter blood pressure and heart rhythm are
significant because they help children’s attention spans, which is beneficial to learning. Changes in the
environment have also been shown to reduce blood pressure and aggressive behavior, even in visually
impaired youngsters. (1982, Wohlforth and Sam)

According to Franke Mahnke (1987), the importance of color in the sphere of education is as follows:

“In contrast to what dismal environs can never do, color accomplishes a little constructive feat… The
psycho-physiologic contribution of a school’s physical amenities to its instructional environment must be
understood by educational leaders. Colors that are appropriate for eye health, enabling a creative and
productive environment, and protecting physical and mental health are all crucial. Deficient
circumstances and situations, as well as unexpected light and colors, cause several problems such as
anxiousness, unease, loss of interest, and behavioral issues.”

The light radiated by different hues has been shown in experiments to affect blood pressure, pulse,
breathing, brain activity, and biorhythms. 1982 (Gruson) Children seek for hobbies and gaming places
where they can express their anger, emotional issues, and mood swings. The warm hues of the Filli Boya
color scheme can be utilized to encourage activity, while the chilly colors can be used to rest and
achieve calm.

The energy of the teachers is significant in addition to the physical variables in a classroom, such as the
color of the walls, the size of the windows, and the positioning of the desks. If a teacher is unmotivated
or has a poor attitude, it will have an immediate impact on the kids. As a result, the instructor’s desk
arrangement, as well as the amount of daylight entering the classroom and the color of the wall the
teacher faces, are all critical. If a teacher is forced to confront and look at a stimulating wall color all day,
he or she may get tense, which can have a detrimental impact on the kids.The teacher’s mood will be
more balanced if the wall hue is calming, affecting his or her eye and mental health.

Rikard Kuller established in 1976 that colors and visual patterns had an impact on the entire central
nervous system, not only the outer layer of the brain. He also established that colors affect alpha brain
wave activity, which is utilized in medicine to assess the degree of mental alertness in humans.
Furthermore, when the eye sends color information to the brain, the brain produces a hormone that
impacts our emotions, energy levels, and mental clarity.

Many studies have found that people feel warmer in some settings than others, even when the
temperatures are the same. The usage of hues like red, orange, yellow, and chocolate brown creates a
warm mood.

Red and chocolate brown would be too bright as wall colors and generate too much stimulation;
instead, choose furniture in this color to produce sensations of warmth.

In a study conducted by Torice and Logrippo (1989), it was discovered that busy youngsters prefer cool
colors, but tranquil and easy-going children prefer warm colors.

According to Morton (1995), “the purity and contrast of a color with other hues is more essential than
the warmth of that color.” “A shade of green can occasionally energize a person as much as an intense
red,” Youn claims. If a learning environment is to be developed, care must be taken not to overcrowd
the space with stimuli. Having too many hues, regardless of the temperature or shade of those colors, is
akin to having too much stimuli. The human brain is always working to organize the visual data it
receives. Too much color, light, activity, or pattern can be distracting, making visual search harder for
the brain.The availability of too many colors in a learning setting can sometimes induce stress and
tension. (According to Verghese, 2001)

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