Meaning of colors that can draw more attention to your photography
Updated: Jan 12, 2019
There are lots of colors that you may not have realized that draw in your attention on a psychological level. After you figure out the meanings of these colors and what emotion and feelings they invoke in people you'll start seeing the world a lot more differently.
Red
Variations
Maroon, Scarlet, Crimson, Mahogany
Meaning of Red
Positives
Action, Energy, Speed, Attention, Energizing, Stimulating, Exciting, Powerful, Passionate, Driven, Courageous and strong, Spontaneous, Determined.
Negatives
Aggressive, Tiring, Angry, Quick, Tempered, Ruthless, Fearful, Intolerant, Resentful, Violent, Brutal, Strain.
Green
Variations
Emerald, Fern, Neon, Army
Meaning of Green
Positives
Growth,Vitality, Restoration, Reliability, Dependability, Balanced, Calm, Nature, Practical, Sympathetic, Compassionate, Nurturing, Generous, Kind, Loyal, Adaptable, Harmony, Peace.
Negatives
Possessive, Materialistic, Indifferent, Envious, Selfish, Greedy, Inconsiderate, Inexperienced, Boredom, Stagnation.
Blue
Variations
Teal, Navy Turquoise, Sky
Meaning of Blue
Positives
Loyalty, Trust, Integrity, Reliability, Responsibility, Conservatism, Perseverance, Idealistic, Orderly, Authority, Devotion, Contemplation, Intelligent, Efficient, Logic.
Negatives
Rigid, Deceitful, Spiteful, Depressed, Sad, Passive, Superstitious, Emotionally Unstable, Conservative, Predictable, Weak, Unforgiving, Unfaithfulness, Untrustworthy, Unfriendly.
Yellow
Variations
Gold, Mustard, Amber
Positives
Optimism, Cheerfulness, Enthusiam, Fun, Humor, Confidence, Originality, Creativity, Challenging, Academic, Analytical, Wisdom, Logic
Negatives
Critical Judgmental, Overly Analytical, Impatient, Impulsive, Egotistical, Pessimistic, Complex, Spiteful, Cowardly, Deceitful, Non-Emotional, Fear, Anxiety, Irrationality.
Orange
Variations
Fire, Clay, Honey,
Positives
Sociable, Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Cheerful, Confident, Independent, Flamboyant, Extroverted, Adventurous, Creative, Warm Hearted, Informal, Passion, Sensuality, Fun.
Negatives
Superficial, Insincere,Dependent,Exhibitionist, Pessimistic, Inexpensive, Unsociable, Frustration, Immaturity.
Purple
Variations
Magenta,Violet,Plum,Wine,
Positives
Unusual, Spiritual, Individual, Creative,Inventive,Psychic,Intuitive, Humanitarian,Selfless, Mystery, Fantasy, Future, Vision, Truth, Quality.
Negatives
Immaturity, Impractical, Cynical, Arrogant, Fraudulent, Corrupt
These are just a few examples of the meaning of color. The point is to understand what they represent and see how they can help you. Tell your story or emotion you want to invoke.
Thanks for reading!