COLOR PSYCHOLOGY

AT WORK

Colors are believed to have an effect

on our Psychology; try wearing these
shades in different work situations
and see if it helps.
There is a reason why there are so many
idioms that describe moods with colors:
having the blues, seeing red, tickled pink
and green with envy. That’s because colors
indeed have powerful effects on our
psychology.
In fact, the Egyptians and Chinese have been
practicing “chromotherapy”, an alternative
treatment using colors to heal, for
thousands of years. Now, tap on the
knowledge of color psychology and find
out if it works for you.
Blue: The calming color
 The color of the ocean and sky,
blue is synonymous with peace
and composure. This color has a
relaxing and calming effect on
people.
Blue: The calming color
Wear it when: You are meeting a
disgruntled customer or an angered
boss to do some damage control.
Seeing shades of blue on you can
make him/her feel less stressed and
lower inclination to aggression. This
(fingers crossed!) should make
appeasing him/her much easier.
Black: The shade of authority
 Black is a somber color that
oozes responsibility, power and
authority. That’s probably the
differentiating factor that makes
Batman’s getup look less
hilarious than Superman’s.
Black: The shade of authority
 Wear it when: You are chairing an
important meeting. To ensure that every
attendee—even those more senior than you
are—take you seriously, wearing black can
make them feel that you mean business.
You could also include black in your work
getup if you want your boss to start
noticing you as a potential candidate to
promote to a managerial position.
Orange: The energetic hue
Just like red, orange is an
attention-grabbing color, but is
more soothing on the eyes.
Orange helps channel energy and
can put people instantly in a
chirpy and positive mood.
Orange: The energetic hue
Wear it when: You need to
encourage your team mates. During a
particularly demoralizing period
when everyone in the office is feeling
moody from setbacks or crazy
deadlines, include orange in your
outfit when you address them so the
optimistic spirit can rub off on them
too.
Purple: The tint of intuition
Purple is often associated with
luxury and sophistication. At the
same time, this color is a
stimulating shade that’s said to
get you in tune with your spiritual
and intuitive side.
Purple: The tint of intuition
Wear it when: You need to make a
tough decision and are going
nowhere. Standing at a career
crossroad? Or need to make a
difficult judgment? Put on your
thinking cap—preferably in purple—
to help you reach a conclusion you’d
be at peace with