- Red was used to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation
- Yellow was used to stimulate nerves and purify the body
- Orange was used heal the lungs and increase energy levels
- Blue to soothe illnesses and treat pain
- Indigo was intended to alleviate skin problems
Brighten Up Your Winter With Amidon
By: Amidon Jewelers
Did you know that researchers are only now trying to collect empirical data connecting moods and feelings to colors and natural lightening? Modern research suggests that the feelings generated by color are based in personal color association and that any mood-altering effects may only be temporary. However, this doesn't decrease the initial impact and attraction that will occur when you enter a room or dress to impress in these colors-- you're not going to want to wear the same thing 24/7 anyway, it isn't like you're a cartoon character.
Some research has shown that the color of the room can impact the perceived temperature of the people in the room. Warm tones therefore illicit feelings of being warmer, while cool-colored rooms tend to trick people into thinking the room temperature is a few degrees less than it actually is.
Cool tones in rooms tend to have a calming effect also and anecdotal evidence has been used to suggest that towns that installed blue-colored street lamps saw a decrease in crime. Conversely red has been shown to improve alertness.
Historically, including the Egyptians and Chinese, cultures practiced chromotherapy, the use of colors to heal.