Autumn Colours- 🍁🍁🍁The effect on the human psychology
Although autumn 🍁 is nearly over seeing all those bright orange pumpkins everywhere got me thinking…
We’re surrounded by a never-ending spectrum of colour every day, so it’s not really a surprise that we associate these colours with different feelings and situations. In fact, the relatively recent study of colour psychology suggests that colour can actually have an effect on our emotions😀😞😐. According to Karen Haller “Colours and combinations of colours have an impact on how we think, feel and behave” and not only that but positive connotations of colour can really improve our general wellbeing.
Autumn 🍁is a season full to the brim with colour, the whole landscape of our environment does a complete 180 and goes from the more subtle summer colours of coral and blue to the much stronger, bolder tones seen in autumn. This visually dramatic change can be very stimulating and is often seen as meaningful. The idea of the changing of the colours of leaves is seen constantly in literature and art, most likely due to its enchanting insinuation and the suggestion of something unique and special.
Each and every colour has both negative and positive aspects, but overall the specific tones we associate with this time of year are overwhelmingly good. Autumn 🍁brings about feelings of warmth, richness, comfort and calmness, and is the season that is best suited to stress relief, something as simple as an autumn stroll can make you feel grounded again. For those who spend a lot of time indoors or away from more natural environments, spending time in nature, especially during the season of fall can really help you recover and deal with the pressures of modern life.
Autumn 🍁colours and their specific ideations:
Red-
Red has the longest wavelength of light on the visible spectrum, meaning it has many differentiable tones. Although in many areas of life it can mean danger or passion, during this season it evokes less intense emotions and instead gives out feelings of cosiness, as well as being very motivating.
Orange-
Orange is often paired with feelings of joy and fun and this is no different at this time of year. It is a very positive colour and is thought to affect mental activity. Through research it has been found that being exposed to orange light can actually improve cognition.
Yellow-
It’s widely known that yellow is the colour of happiness, so it’s not a shock to see it so widely spread during autumn. Yellow is the most visible to the human eye and as well as radiating energy and hope, it has also been found to generate optimism in people.
Brown-
In nature, brown is extremely prevalent, the dark wood tones we associate with autumn signify stability, health and comfort and generally make us feel safe. It is also usually thought of as an honest colour in colour psychology.
Green-
In many environments and cultures green is seen as a very positive colour. Within nature it represents growth, health and fertility. And in society it often symbolises wisdom and wealth. However, green has even more layers to it as it helps with feelings of inner-peace and wellbeing, as well as bringing balance into your life.
It is thought that colours can have an effect on not only our mood but the choices we make and the things we do, they can influence the way we feel about certain spaces and people and even alter our perception of memories. This leads researchers to believe that the medium of colour and its psychology has more of an effect on human behaviour than previously thought.🍁🍁🍁