Blue in psychology

Various color shades play an important role in the state of the human psyche. From their incorrect selection, you can fall into a depression or even get sick. And, conversely, there is such a practice as color therapy. With the help of her people are being treated. Color shades influence our destinies and characters.

Let's take blue as an example. He is the personification of all cold shades and is one of the three main colors, that is, serves as the ancestor of the group of colors. At the sight of him, a certain calmness and pacification arises in the soul, since it combines all the cold shades in itself: aqua, azure, indigo, ultramarine, cornflower blue.

In Christianity, blue is considered the color of the Virgin and purity of thoughts. It is not for nothing that Christ's cape is painted in indigo color. In Buddhism, he personifies the East, and in Ancient Egypt it is considered the color of truth. When it was decided in Japan to experiment with the use of indigo gamut when illuminating street areas, it turned out that crime had dropped by about 10%. And this is a good result.

From the point of view of psychology, the meaning of blue is limitless, since it is this color that is associated with the freedom of thoughts and their flight. When a person looks at this rich color scheme, he has a feeling of being detached from the earth's surface. And this is no accident. A very long stay of a person surrounded by blue scales introduces him into a loss of reality, and this is followed by a depressive state. However, managers of large companies use it with pleasure. Thanks to his effective psychological properties, he is able to make a person tune in the right way. Therefore, in offices, some elements are ultramarine, and this increases the efficiency of employees.

And also specialists from various airlines love him. Blue, combined with white tones, soothes passengers preparing for a flight. Even people with an unstable psyche can relax and stop being nervous.

Each person has their own opinions about what the color blue is associated with. Someone will say that it symbolizes winter and cold. And he will be absolutely right. In winter, especially in the evenings, everything around becomes blue. This is due to the refraction of rays that reflect the snow surface.

Therefore, before the New Year, in order to create a cozy and festive atmosphere, trees on the central streets are decorated with blue lights. They sparkle, shimmer, and this improves the mood, and I want to receive some miracle as a gift.

Indigo stands for hope for better times. Its symbolism lies in health and success. He helps very well where you need to calm down a person and give him spiritual strength.

It turns out that, despite the coldness of the shade, blue warms us in winter by creating a festive atmosphere. At the same time, it is able to cool us in the summer, since the sea, to which we strive to travel in the heat, has ultramarine tones.

And there are also many facts suggesting that entire peoples associate ultramarine scales with significant cult objects and phenomena. These are the comparisons.

• In Egypt, blue symbolizes the god of the rising sun Amon-Ra and the god of the sky. Even for the Egyptians, this shade was the color of truth. It was not for nothing that the walls of Egyptian graves were painted in lapis lazuli. This is the threshold that separates ordinary people from Destiny and the Otherworld.
• The ancient East endowed the Sumerian Great Mother with a cornflower-blue hue.
• In ancient times, blue was the color of Venus, Jupiter, Zeus and the embodiment of fertility and natural prosperity.
• In Europe, this shade is considered the embodiment of loyalty and mystery. In Poland, the houses of future brides are even painted in this color scheme.
• Northern traditions say that blue is the color of the productive function.
• In Central Asia (Mongolia), ultramarine in combination with red or ocher denotes a sacred marriage. So, the Mongol dynasty began with Genghis Khan, and he was given birth by a blue wolf with a yellow she-wolf.
• In the Middle East, they love to wear blue fabrics. This is a beautiful tradition.
• In China, cornflower blue is considered a beneficial color and is associated with the eastern direction of the "Blue Dragon of the East". He personifies a happy marriage and a good upbringing. And at the same time, blue shades are believed to bring unhappiness.
• In North America, this means peace and heaven.
• In Mesoamerica, people drew a relationship between cornflower blue and the sun. And also this color spoke of the defeat of the enemy. And these scales testified to the revival, and at the same time they also personified hunger and drought.
• Buddhists have compared blue to wisdom and power, strength and the path leading to liberation.
• Hinduism says that Indra wears a blue rain cape.
• Judaism associates blue with mercy, while Jewish Kabbalah refers to it as gratitude.
• In Gnosticism, this means baptism with water.
• In Christianity, blue is associated with the Eternal Heavenly Truth, immortality, faith, faithfulness, loyalty, chastity and justice.

It must be added that in magic, blue can get rid of the evil eye and damage.And Freemasonry personified blue with the Ionne system of Freemasonry. Blue has a lot of fans, their number has been stretching since a very long time.

Blue has 180 tones. From the brightest to the most gray and dull, ranging from deep blue to light blue. Many perceive the same color differently. The blue palette includes blue-green, cyan, and azure.

And already these shades are divided like this: ultramarine, light blue, thenar's blue, pervance, heavenly, children's, cyan, typographic cyan, blue, dark blue, blue, Prussian blue, black sea, sea wave, cornflower blue, dove, niagara , indigo, royal blue, sapphire, azure, dark azure, azure gray, night, cobalt, lavender, steel, Persian, denim.

The character of a person and mood can be found out if you conduct the Luscher test, which involves the choice of different colors at the request of the subject. Psychologists, with the help of observations and experiments, have chosen their own personality type for each individual shade. And if an individual prefers blue, then certain features are present in his character.

• He has an analytical mind, a firm outlook on life and a definite attitude. He knows how to defend his views, that is, he has adamant character traits.
• Lovers of blue have a sense of purpose in everything in temperament, diplomatic traits in resolving a conflict situation, categoricalness.
• Loyalty and stability are also inherent in these people.
• Idealization and philosophizing on various topics.
• Admirers of ultramarine are born leaders, their opinions are authoritative, as they are dictated by the strength of the spirit.
• They make decisions intuitively, calmly and seriously. Focusing on the problem is their strong point.
• At the same time, fans of blue are reliable partners and husbands (wives), they are disciplined.

But here are the negative traits that are found among lovers of blue:

• they are vindictive and vain;
• due to the fact that this category of people strives for certain goals, despite the difficulties, then from this they begin to fall into states of emotional instability;
• their interests come first, and therefore ultramarine lovers are cold and express emotional stinginess in relation to others;
• naturally, after very strong overloads, their state of mind fails, and they quickly get tired.

In addition, if a person prefers cornflower blue scales, then this indicates that he is melancholy and modest. He really wants to achieve self-confidence and a good attitude of loved ones. And all this happens because these shades can cause peace and relaxation.

The color blue is loved and liked by people, as it resembles the ocean and symbolizes water. Without it, there is no life on Earth, which means that we unconsciously reach for life-giving moisture, and this is expressed in our desire to contemplate these shades quite often.

The perception of blue can tell specialists about many of the problems of a person associated with his life and his world around him.

He does not feel very stable and is in an anxious state. It may also indicate that the individual is experiencing stress or is sick, maybe harboring a grudge against someone. In this case, he needs qualified help from doctors, psychologists or moral support from loved ones.

It also happens that the color blue is rejected by the individual. And these are signs that he wants fame and will not give up a large amount. This person strives for changes in life and shows fatigue from the monotony that is happening in his environment. In his everyday life, there is no drive to which he aspires.Then the subject can be advised to change the environment and go on vacation.

The love of children and women for shades of blue suggests that they strive to learn about this world. Children want to see these scales because they are associated with the sky and good weather. On such days, you can play outside and have fun, as well as learn a lot of interesting things from your peers.

And women who prefer blue strive for purity in their close relationships. They want to see their partner in a completely flawless form and therefore try in advance to "fit" themselves into this image.

The color blue also evokes a dreamy mood in people. Remember the moment when you watched the sky in the morning.

Even then, when people were not familiar with chemical elements, they tried to diversify their surroundings with the help of natural plant dyes. But this was of little use, since the colors quickly fell into disrepair and lost their saturation.

And our ancestors, especially the female half, so wanted to look beautiful and bright. Everything in the world is improving. And the modern inhabitants of the planet have learned to create different palettes.

In the 15th century, an indigo dye was brought to Europe from the East. He immediately attracted the attention of the then fashionistas, and in weaving factories they managed to start the production of fabrics with ultramarine shades. As soon as this happened, very noble people began to wear blue shades. Ordinary people could not afford this luxury due to the high cost.

As a result, it turned out that the red color scheme became a symbol of the power of emperors and clergy, and blue became the personification of noble persons. Over time, humanity found a way out thanks to the science of chemistry. Many shades appeared in production, which made fabrics cheaper and made it possible for the masses to use them in various variations.

Now there is another problem. Among all the variety of colors, we want to choose the one that will delight not only our eyes, but also attract the attention of a large mass of people.

And if this is your goal, then choose a rich blue. It is versatile. It can be worn by both men and women. By the way, since ancient times, ultramarine has never gone out of fashion. He always looks fashionable and fresh. At the same time, it is a relatively modest shade that suits absolutely everyone.

However, there are some restrictions. Aqua colors are not suitable for those with very, very white skin. And if you still love this color scheme, then try to "remove" the blue from your face by decorating your neck with a very massive necklace or collar, which will be of a different shade. A scarf tied around the neck is also suitable for this.

Brunettes with light skin tones will be able to take advantage of absolutely all gamuts of blue. The only thing to do is choose the right makeup. It should be bright, which will not allow your face to look very pale. And for those with dark skin, there is no need to dwell on this problem. Saturated cornflower blue tones will suit them well.

Blondes also have tanned and darker skin. And the bright tones of blue will make their look more memorable. Blue will look great on those who have completely red hair.

We looked at the options when the advice was for certain people with an individual appearance. Now let's try to make out the options for combining blue with other colors. Just remember that one color should be the main one, and the other complementary.

Here are examples of perfectly matching shades.

• Brown tones will certainly work well, but they will become less vibrant due to their mutedness. This option is not challenging, and will appeal to more modest people.
• Girls and guys who are used to being in the center of the action can combine blue with red. This is a very flashy combination. For example, a dress or shirt should have a basic color (blue), and a handbag or a tie should serve as an additional (red) color. When doing this, avoid dullness in shades. Though people who can afford such connections just won't be able to wear boring tones.

Others can be advised to dock less flashy shades: aqua with pastel tones such as beige or light orange. We understand that these weaves are possible when they are used at certain times of the year.

• "Marry" blue and yellow only very extraordinary personalities can. They are suitable for young people for various events, as well as for those who are actively relaxing by the sea. Beach variations will be useful in hot summer months.
• White and blue - it is very original and beautiful. It looks solemn and good.
• Blue with gray will look pretty good. Such weaves will suit everyone, without exception, and will say that you are a very stylish person.
• Black shades will give blue gloom... But there is one "but" here. The right mix will be a very original solution for your look. For example, black inserts will look great on blue trousers. The same can be done with a jacket. Pockets and collar trims will brighten up your clothes.
• For young ladies, a combination is recommended pink and cornflower blue. Only the shades should be bright.
• Combination of green and blue, I must admit, a rare option. However, it looks original. Usually, such weaves are used by those who think outside the box and are energetically connected with natural colors.

A wide long dress with a transition from dark to light blue will be a hit of the party.

A man can do the same if he wears a blue shirt, trousers (slightly different in tone) and shoes or boots of the same shades.... This ensemble will contribute to the fact that the representative of the stronger sex will be in the center of female attention.

Denim clothing is very widely used in the modern world. Jackets, shirts, raincoats and trousers made of this material are worn by all without exception: adults and children, elderly people and young people, men and women. Combining such clothes with various elements and accessories will make your wardrobe trendy and unpretentious. And this beautiful autumn look can be easily transferred to spring.

Blue shades will blend well with business looks. An indigo suit with a white shirt will work well for both women and men. A blue skirt with a fashionable sleeveless jacket will be no exception. And the highlight of the program can be a blue evening dress. Any woman in it will look elegant and original.