Color theory in offices

white
• Represents purity and cleanliness; a safe bet, but sometimes safe
can equate to being boring and uninspiring
• White is best used on kitchen break-out areas and wide open spaces that
require a nice glossy finish.
 black

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• Emits feelings of authority and control, but it can also absorb natural light,
• create a space of luxurious elegance when used as a complementary
accent
 purple
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• Is the color of royalty, luxury and ambition.
• Light purple is said to conjure up romantic thoughts, whereas
dark purple represents the opposite -
 green
• Represents balance and growth. A colour which reconnects us to
our natural surroundings
• . The best way to introduce green into your office space is via green walls
and potted plants.
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 blue

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• Often associated with depth and stability, it communicates a genuine and reliable
outlook whilst boosting relaxation and intellectual thought
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• Blue also symbolises trust, represents heaven, and is beneficial to the body and
the mind.
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red
• Can invoke passion and raise mental energy flow, however, it can
be overpowering, potentially leading to headaches.
• Red seems to work best for furnishings, acting as a highlight while giving
interior spaces a nice bit of flavour and spice.
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• Apparently, it also enhances human metabolism, increases respiration
rate, and raises blood pressure; helping you to work up a sweat.
 yellow

best colour for areas of teamwork, as its bright tone can raise positivity and
happiness (smiley faced employees - always the goal!)

Yellow stimulates mental activity and generates muscle energy, but it also
apparently reminds people of food, funnily enough.
 orange

It's a colour that is highly accepted amongst youths and represents happiness,
success and determination.

Orange is a highly visible colour and thus attracts attention with ease; eye-
catching!
It is recommended to paint your office space with colours such as white,
green and blue. White represents purity and cleanliness and serves as a good
foundation for any working or living space. Greens connect us to our natural
environment, representing balance and growth, and blues help to boost
relaxation and intellectual thought. These are the safest colours for office
paint.

Stronger colours, such as black, red and yellow, etc. can be introduced into an
office space, but it is recommend that these are used only as an accent, e.g.
on a feature wall or in a breakout space, as they can prove to be
overwhelming when used en masse.