DecoratingColors
Humans are creatures of color.
Because vision is our primary sense, our brains rely on colors to interpret signals from the outer world.
It was like that from the dawn of humanity.
Red often means danger poisonous snakes, insects, blood, bushfires.
Orange, also the color of fire, but a controlled one, and it excites us.
Black brings the mystery and dangers of the night.
This is where the story of calming colors begin.
What Are Calming Colors?
Allcolors can have some effects on mood.
And some specific colors evoke feelings of calm and relaxation.
Usually, these colors are light, but not overly intense, and they are easy on the eyes.
Besides the soothing effect on our vision, these colors have a particular effect on our minds.
They are calming, tranquilizing, soothing, and introspective.
However, deep dark shades of these colors often symbolize and evoke sadness.
They also evoke health, beauty, power of nature, and freshness.
Pastel colors
Pastel colors are light shades of common hues.
These colors are very gentle, easy on the eyes, and soothing.
Navy Blue
Navy blueenvokesstability, certainty,anddeep calm.
It can really help you de-stress, and it increases mental and spiritual contemplation.
As its namesake mint plant, it is a very refreshing shade.
A doctors or a dentists office could really benefit from using mint green because it will relax a patient.
Plus it will make the space feel more professional, clean, and fresh.
Here we see minty blue combined with some botanical motives mint is a perfect color to do that.
Yellow
Yellowis anenergizingand the mostupliftingcolor even to the point of irritation.
However, in its pastel version, yellow soothes while still discretely energizes, without attacking your visual apparatus.
For overworked adults, painting the bedroom walls in pastel yellow is probably not a good idea.
It could feel too light and lively for proper relaxation and nighttime rest.
However, it could be a perfect choice forkids rooms.
Children are naturally happy and always on the go.
A sunny yellow room could help keep those spirits up when difficulties such as too much homework come about.
Beige
Beige is a color that is aslightandneutralas white, but its less heavy on the eyes.
That is because the beige reflects less light, but nevertheless, it feels very clean and open.
Also, it makes a good choice for bedrooms.
Colors such as cream and ivory have a similar look and effect.
Pink
Here is one of the most soothing colors on our list.
On the other hand, livelier hues such as Coral can be used instudy rooms.
Pink goes great with neutrals such as white and grey.
Lilac
Lilacis one of the moreenergizinghues among the calming colors.
Also, it is one of the mostromantic.
Since lilac is a shade ofpurple, it is associated with royalty, mystery, and wisdom.
Lighter shades like lilac can also be very sensual.
It can work well in living rooms, childrens rooms, bathrooms .
Lilac can work in bothmodernand old-fashioned,vintagesetups.
Combining it in white, beige, and floral patterns can result in some great rustic chic setups.
To get a bit more luxurious vintage look, use it along golden.
Eggnog
Eggnog huecan vary from reallylight brownto a skin tone.
Like beige and cream, eggnog is a stabilizer color that wont irritate you.
Eggnog could be perfect to use inmodern apartments, especially when combined with natural wood furniture.
It is a good choice for people who are sophisticated, mindful, modest and down-to-Earth.
White & Grey
The combination of theneutrals white and grey is veryrelaxing.
These two colors work in symbiosis.
It goes perfectly with some grey marble elements.
I especially like seeing grey bedsheets and bed covers, which are both aesthetically pleasing and practical.
Depending on the intensity of the shade, its effect on the mood changes.
Pale and turquoise give off a youthful, enthusiastic vibe.
It can be a good choice for a childs room.
Darker turquoise shades evoke the power of the gemstone they are mature, grounding and of course, relaxing.
They inspire healthy and creative thoughts.
Although turquoise can get dark, it will not plunge you into darkness.
The naturalbrightness of turquoisekeeps it from becoming a sad color.
Conclusion
I hope youve gained a new perspective on calming and relaxing hues.
Colors can help you unwind and regenerate from tiredness and stress.
Never underestimate the power of colors.
