The GREEN personality

With GREEN as a personality colour , you are a practical down to earth person with a love of nature.
Green people are generally well balanced or striving for balance. Because of such a need for balance and peace rather than action, Green people find it difficult to feel strong passion. They are not risk takers. These people may appear naive but are actually quite streetwise and astute.

Kind, generous and compassionate GREENS are caring and nurturing of others , sometimes neglecting themselves in the process. They have a great need to love and be loved and bare their hearts to the world. Green people have a need to " belong" and as such will readily join social groups. This need to belong creates the tendency to gossip. Greens are gracious and well mannered hosts in social situation in their own homes who like to be accepted , appreciated and admired for the good they do in the community as well as in their family life.

Green people are great to have around in a crisis as they remain calm and take control of the situation until the crisis is resolved.

Intelligent and quick to understand new concepts . Green people are strong willed and do not like to be told what to do. In an argument a green person will not readily concede defeat. Detail bores these people who process information quickly and prefer to develop and idea then delegate the process of carrying it out than concern themselves with the nitty gritty.

Green people make excellent counsellors, psychologists or social workers as they are good listeners and can view others problems with empathy , clarity and balance.

Green people are generally straight forward, community minded people , fairly sociable but preferring peace at any price. Beware of being to modest and patient and running the risk of being exploited by others.

A negative side to the green personality is a tendency towards envy and jealousy.

Dislike for the colour green may indicate a loner or not a particular lover of nature. Possibly someone who is not comfortable in social circles.

The BLUE personality

Blue colour personalities are conservative, reliable, trustworthy and have a deep need to be trusted by others. Although somewhat wary on initial meeting, blue personalities are quite trusting of others.

Blue personalities are generally not spontaneous. They think before they speak and act at their own pace , taking time to process and share their feelings. They don’t like drawing attention to themselves and prefer to stay in the background.

The genuine and sincere BLUE personality takes their responsibilities seriously . They appear confident and self controlled but may hide a vulnerable side.

Having a BLUE personality means you have a deep need for peace and harmony in your everyday life. Blues don’t like having their feathers ruffled and benefit from daily quiet time, introspection or meditation.

Personality colour blue generally means you are even tempered however with the blue negative aspect you may become moody , cool and indifferent.

BLUES are sensitive to the needs of others and very caring of close friends and family. While blue people are friendly and sociable they prefer the company of only a few close friends or that of their own.

Putting the needs of others first , blue people love to rescue . They can be very rigid and like routine and all things familiar. It is difficult to sway a blue person from their paths . They can be extremely stubborn doing things their way even if there is a better way.

Blue people like direction and order in both living and working spaces and feel overwhelmed by untidiness.

Blue personalities do not like conflict and discord. They make loyal and faithful marriage partners and trustworthy sincere friends. They form strong attachments but have potential to become codependent.

Blue people are sentimental and love things from the past. They have enquiring minds and a thirst for knowledge .

Negatively blues can be too cautious and overly worried about small things. They can be prone to self pity.

A DISLIKE FOR THE COLOUR BLUE may indicate a dislike for routine or needing more excitement in one’s life. It may indicate a dislike of boundaries and restrictions and the desire to be a free spirit.

Blue is the overwhelming “ favourite” colour. Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed. Blue people tend to be gentle by nature , passive and introverted enjoying harmonious , loving surroundings.

Blue people need to watch that they do not become too withdrawn. They tend to suffer from depression and may find it difficult to communicate their needs and feelings to others.

Balancing colours – Yellow and Orange 

The Indigo personality

If INDIGO is your favourite colour although you may not exhibit all of the character traits below you will find yourself somewhere in the description. There are both positive and negative traits to a colour and you may find you exhibit some of the negative traits when unhappy or stressed.

The DEEPEST need for an INDIGO person is to feel in harmony and at one with the universe. To the INDIGO person integrity is extremely important. Indigo people are honest , compassionate and understanding.

Organisation is extremely important to you. You like structure in your life and can be quite inflexible when it comes to order. You are conscientious and reliable. Indigo people love tradition and rituals , when planning for the future, you will often look to the past. You can become obsessive at times.

Indigo people love law and order , a great defender of human rights and justice for all beings. Indigo people do not trust readily although they are impartial and fair.

Being an INDIGO personality indicates that you are hungry for the meaning of life. You are intuitive and perceptive; relying on intuition you operate beyond the normal senses of taste , sight, hearing etc.

Indigo personalities can be rather dramatic , creating mountains from molehills when stressed. They can also be narrow minded, intolerant and judgemental when feeling negative.

Addiction may be a problem for Indigo people. This may be addiction to work , exercise or other substance.

DISLIKE OF THE COLOUR INDIGO

This may indicate a dislike of routine and structure and prefer to be a non conforming free spirit.


Summary ;Indigo people are strong intellectually but also in touch with their intuition. The need loving and peaceful surroundings and like to be surrounded by beauty. They love music and the arts and can be idealistic. Many great reformers work on the Indigo ray. Indigos are very loyal and trustworthy . 

Colour needed for balance is ORANGE

Your Personality Colour

Personality colour is generally the one colour that you have favoured above others over a long period of time. During times in our lives our colour preferences may change. We may find ourselves buying a lot of one colour clothing at a time , or finding the desire to change the colour of our bed linen or the scatter cushions in our living area. These fluctuations indicate colours that we are needing at a specific time for emotional reasons , they should not be confused with our personality colour. Your personality colour does not have to be the one you wear all the time; it is usually your favourite, the colour that excites you the most and makes you feel alive when you see it. 


Ask yourself - What is my favourite colour? 

Before you read any further answer this question. DON'T think about it, be spontaneous with your answer , accept the first colour that comes to mind and don't analyse your choice.

Your instinctual choice of colour is a means to understanding your behaviour and your character traits as well as your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual states. It reflects your strengths and weaknesses, your vulnerabilities , your deepest needs. If there are 2 colours that you absolutely cannot decide between read the information on both colours ( to follow) to fully understand yourself and what motivates you.

What about colours you dislike ?

Colours you dislike can tell you a lot about yourself too. These colours will often reflect your weaknesses and vulnerabilities as well as areas in your life that need to be given attention for example past hurts thats till need to be healed.
It is never a good idea to totally reject whole colours as this can create imbalances in your life.


Does everybody have a favourite colour ? 

Most people you ask will tell you they have a favourite colour. Some have had the same colour since childhood . Sometimes this colour may change during a lifetime, sometimes one colour remains constant.


Those who do not think they have a personality colour, look at the predominant colour of your clothing or the way your choose to decorate your home and office. These will be the colours that refelct your personality and your deepest needs.

Surround yourself with the colours you love! Wear them or decorate with them , they will empower you to be true to yourself. 

So what is Colour psychology?

Some aspects of colour psychology are very subjective Colour is a form of non verbal communication. It is not a static energy and its meaning can change with any individual; however there are many accepted and proven elements. The psychology of colour basically refers to the emotional and mental effects colours have on sighted people in all facets of life. It should be noted that colour energy effects are not restricted only to the sighted. Those with impaired vision are equally receptive to these energies that are received as vibrations through the aura.

Keep in mind there will be variations in interpretation, meaning and perception between different cultures.

In art therapy, colour is often associated with ones emotions. Colour also influences ones mental and physical state.

As soon as we are old enough to know colours, we start to have favourites and just as there are individual colour preferences, there are also strong associations with each of the basic colours that are shared by almost everybody.

There are commonly noted psychological effects of colour as it relates to two main categories: warm and cool. Warm colours being red, orange, yellow which can elicit a variety of emotions ranging from comfort and warmth to hostility and anger. These colours are often associated with food and said to stimulate people’s appetite. Warm colours can also stimulate conversation and would be excellent in a dining room or family room where families and friends get together to interact. Cool colours such as blue , green , purple elicit feelings of calmness as well as sadness. Blue and green are typically restful colours and therefore suitable for areas in which one would seek peace and calm.

If you are planning to paint a house or room, you may want to consider how colours affect your emotions and mood before making your choice.

The following are some common associations of colour in the WESTERN hemisphere. Keep in mind that certain shades or tones may result in very different meanings. The context around the colour can have an effect too. The psychological effects of colour will be discussed in the next post!

RED is viewed as an exciting and dramatic colour. Red stimulates the appetite – thin Italian restaurant! Dark shades of red like burgundy have a rich and stately feel about them. A front door painted burgundy is dramatic and inviting. Red can energize but too much of it will be exhausting. A red bedroom therefore would not be restful, rather consider PINK in a bedroom which is a less demanding shade of red.

ORANGE is cheerful and a great colour for joyful social gatherings. It is a bold, exciting, friendly and informal colour that enhances communication and positive feelings. Dark version of orange is terracotta or rust. Good to use in a family inviting conversation and feeling of friendliness.

YELLOW is the most visible colour – hence yellow street signs! Yellow inspires intellectual clarity and organization. Pastel yellow makes a nice cheerful backdrop in a room. Gold tomes create an atmosphere of richness. Intellectually beneficial but does not for restful downtime!

BLUE  is the most popular colour. It reminds us of blue skies and deep blue oceans.It’s cool energy is very calming. Feelings of serenity are associated with blue. This colour works well in bedrooms and areas where relaxation is required. Reduces blood pressure and soothes to sleep.

GREEN is the colour of nature. Easy on the eyes, green is a very soothing colour. Green brings balance, harmony and rejuvenation to a room.

PURPLE In ancient times , purple was a colour that symbolized royalty, luxury ,elegance and sophistication. Sometimes even magic and mystery. Purple is comforting, protective and calming. This rich colour inspires faith, intuition and trust. Entire rooms painted in purple however, could be overpowering.

BROWN is another colour associated with nature. Brown is relaxing and easy to live with. Lighter hues of beige work well with most colour schemes. Red-browns are more formal , work well in living rooms.

BLACK is authoritative. Used carefully it conveys sophistication but too much black will be depressing.

It is wise, when considering colours for YOUR home to choose colours that YOU are comfortable with. Awareness of how different colours affect your emotional and physical state is important if you intend living with the colour on your walls long term.

Influence of lighting on colour

Paints, fabrics, wallpaper are all affected by light. This makes it essential to “test” a colour in a room before committing to that colour.

Colour can appear to change depending on the light used to view the colour. Insufficient lighting will dull or darken a colour and excessive lighting will wash the colour out.

There are 3 types of lighting conditions in a room: direct and indirect sunlight and artificial lighting. Direct sunlight is consistent throughout the day , considered to be the “ ideal” light source. Indirect sunlight varies during the day and as such affects the colour in a room.

Artificial light can be divided into warm and cool light. Fluorescent lights give off a green tinge and can really dull warm colours. Some have a blue cast that tends to flatten colours. Incandescent light casts a yellow light usually creating a warmer ambience through highlighting a room’s warm colourations but will dull cool colours.

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Avoid dark colours in rooms that are exposed to lots of sunlight. The room will heat up quickly and hold the heat for a while. Light cool colours would best in rooms that are exposed to large amounts of sun through the day. 

Colour Terms

HUE – Is another name for colour. It can also refer to a colour family , i.e red / blue .

SHADE – Is a colour mixed with black of grey . A SHADE is therefore DARKER than the original colour.

TINT – Is a colour that has been mixed with white.  A tint is LIGHTER than the original colour.

TONE- All tints and shades are considered to be TONES.  A TONE is a result of mixing pure colour with any grayscale colour, EXCLUDING black or white.

SATURATION – defines the a range from pure colour to grey at a constant lightness level. A pure colour is fully saturated.  The higher the saturation , the more vivid a colour.

LIGHTNESS / VALUE– defines a range from dark 0% to fully illuminated 100% Any original hue has the average lightness of 50%