Color Research

Black – HEX:#000000 RGB:0, 0, 0 CMYK 0, 0, 0, 100

Sophistication, glamour, security, emotional safety, efficiency, substance

Oppression, coldness, menace, heaviness.

 

White –  HEX:#FFFFFF RGB: 255, 255, 255 CMYK 0, 0, 0, 0

Hygiene, sterility, clarity, purity, cleanness, simplicity, sophistication, efficiency

Sterility, coldness, barriers, unfriendliness, elitism

 

Red – HEX:#FF0000 RGB: 255, 0, 0 CMYK: 0, 100 , 100, 0

Physical courage, strength, warmth, energy, basic survival

Defiance, aggression, visual impact, strain

 

Blue – HEX:#0000FF RGB: 0, 0, 225 CMYK 100, 100, 0, 0

Intelligence, communication, trust, efficiency, serenity, duty

Coldness, aloofness, lack of emotion, unfriendliness

 

Green – HEX:#00FF00 RGB:0, 255, 0 CMYK: 100, 0, 100, 0

Harmony, balance, refreshment, universal love, rest, restoration, reassurance, environmental awareness

Boredom, stagnation, blandness, enervation.

 

Yellow – HEX:#FFFF00 RGB:255, 255, 0 CMYK: 0, 0, 100, 0

Optimism, confidence, self-esteem, extraversion, emotional strength, friendliness

Irrationality, fear, emotional fragility, depression, anxiety, suicide

 

Cyan – HEX:#00FFFF RGB 0, 255, 255 CMYK 100, 0, 0, 0

nature and the natural world, tranquility, good luck, health, and jealousy.fertility

Boredom, stagnation, blandness, enervation.

 

Magenta – HEX:#FF00FF RGB:255, 0, 255 CMYK:0, 100, 0, 0

harmony and emotional balance, passion, transformation, uplifting, cheerfulness, happiness, contentment

depression and despair, arrogance and bossiness, anxious and intolerant

 

Pink – HEX:#FF0066 RGB:255, 0, 102 CMYK: 0, 100, 60, 0

Physical tranquillity, nurture, warmth, femininity, love, sexuality

Inhibition, emotional claustrophobia, emasculation, physical weakness.

 

Orange – HEX:#FF9900 RGB:255, 153, 0 CMYK:0, 40, 100, 0 

Physical comfort, food, warmth, security, sensuality, passion, abundance, fun
Deprivation, frustration, frivolity, immaturity

Gray – HEX:#808080 RGB:128, 128, 128 CMYK: 52, 43, 43, 8

Psychological neutrality

Lack of confidence, dampness, depression, hibernation, lack of energy.

 

Teal –  HEX:#008080 RGB:0, 128, 128 CMYK: 86, 31, 49, 8

emotional balance and stability, alleviating feelings of loneliness, cool, calm and collected

secrecy and confusion, lacking communication skills, being unreliable and deceptive

 

Lime – HEX:#BFFF00 RGB:191, 255, 0 CMYK: 30, 0, 100, 0

Harmony, balance, refreshment, universal love, rest, restoration, reassurance, environmental awareness

Boredom, stagnation, blandness, enervation.

 

Maroon – HEX:#800000 RGB:128, 0, 0 CMYK: 29, 100, 100, 38

Seriousness, warmth, Nature, earthiness, reliability, support.

Lack of humour, heaviness, lack of sophistication.

 

Violet – HEX:#8000FF RGB:127, 15, 255, CMYK: 50, 94, 0, 0

Spiritual awareness, containment, vision, luxury, authenticity, truth, quality

Introversion, decadence, suppression, inferiority

Author: Ong Zi Feng

Just doing things, making stuffs.

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