Specifying Colour

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What's the Meaning of Colour

Colour can dramatically affect the look and feel of a room, so it is important to make the right choice.

Certain colours evoke certain moods and feelings. By careful selection, designers can use colour to subtly influence moods. The warm side of the spectrum provides happy lively colours - reds, oranges and yellows - whilst the cool sides gives us calming colours - greens, blues and purples.

		Red Provocative, passionate and exciting. Ideal for creative spaces and to stimulate lively conversation.

		Orange Bold, friendly and cheerful. Often used in leisure pursuits.

		Yellow Brightness, energy and optimism. Often used to brighten an area lacking in natural light.

		Green Rejuvenation, balance and nature. Used in area where people relax.

		Blue Calm, conservative and intellectual. Often used in areas for cleanliness or to create a cool atmosphere.

		Purple Elegence, importance and sensivity. In its purest form its use is limited to royal or historical significance.