While indigo can cure insomnia, orange is beneficial in the treatment of pancreatic and digestive problems. Each colour has its own vibrational energy and the power to bring change or heal
Have you ever thought the colour of your living room or bedroom has the ability to create a particular emotion or moodIJ Have you experienced the feeling of calm in a blue room or felt cheerful when you see a bright yellow wallIJ Colours have the power to evoke feelings. Right colours for interiors can contribute to health and well-being of family members. Each colour impacts the body chakras. Each colour has its own vibrational energy and this energy has the power to bring about change or even heal.
White
White contains all colours of the rainbow and projects a powerful ray of confidence, assertiveness, truth and mental clarity. It is an excellent colour to use if one has mental negativity or lacks faith in oneself. Always versatile and adaptable, whites can be combined with a dash of bright colour to liven up one’s space.
Violet
The colour of wisdom, meditation and luxury, violet in its darkest values is dramatic, elite and sophisticated. Associated with the crown chakra, it balances physical and spiritual energies, thus increasing intuition and introspection. It is often used in the treatment of epilepsy and nervous disorders. It also aids in strengthening the nervous system and helps in purifying the body. Being the colour of meditation, violet works the best in libraries, bedrooms or a study. Used as an accent colour it gives the room depth and richness. lavender and lilac, the tints of violet, impart a restful quality to the space.
Indigo
Indigo has a calming, sedative effect on the mind. Related to the brow chakra or the third eye, indigo enhances a sense of responsibility and stability. Indigo is a great colour for the bedroom as it is believed to cure insomnia and soothe stress. It is a colour related with intuition, imagination, fearlessness, loyalty and empathy. Indigo needs to be balanced with a complementary colour as too much of indigo can generate a feeling of depression and loneliness.
Blue
Blue creates calming, tranquil effects that harmonise our conscious awareness to the subconscious mind. Associated with the throat chakra it is believed to enhance communication skills and aid artistic expression. Blue is also believed to bring relief from migraines, itching, jaundice and eye irritations. This serene and calming colour is said to bring down blood pressure and slow down respiration and heart rate. Blue is a perfect colour for the living room, one can opt for warmer shades such as turquoise or cerulean.
Green
Synonymous with the colour of nature, green acts as a balancing agent in healing as it stabilises all the vibrational influences around us. The use of this colour promotes an attitude of acceptance and can inspire and nurture our ideas and feelings. This colour is extremely beneficial to someone with low immunity or high stress and is also known to aid relief in ailments like asthma or bronchitis. It is effective in treating hyperactivity in children. It is also a great colour for balancing blood pressure, the nervous system and the heart. Green is ideal for rooms where you wish to relax after a stressful day, like the living room or bedroom. Green balances all the other chakras, creating a sense of well-being and harmony. It can be incorporated easily into all kinds of interiors, and pairs well with cool, as well as warm hues.
Yellow
Awakening, inspiring and stimulating, like the rays of the sun, yellow awakens our mind and spirit. A strong colour psychologically, yellow enthuses confidence and optimism. It can thus be used for more lethargic conditions such as laziness or lack of enthusiasm. Associated with the stimulation of internal mind, yellow helps break through inhibitions and creates a more carefree attitude towards life. One can use yellow almost everywhere — cheerful yellow for a teenager’s room as it sharpens memory, deep gold for a dining room as it aids digestion and buttercup yellow can be very effective in a child’s room.
Orange
Orange is associated with the sacral chakra and regulates circulation and metabolism. Orange is in fact quite similar to yellow in terms of the effect it has on us. The only difference is that orange works more closely with the emotional strength compared to the psychological effects of yellow. It is said to alleviate depression, kidney and lung problems and is beneficial in treating pancreatic and digestive problems. Orange is a great colour for office spaces and entertainment areas as it increases creative energy and concentration. It is also a good colour for an exercise room.
Red
Red is linked with our root chakra and provides power from the earth. It is a great colour to be surrounded by when you are feeling drained out of energy or down and out. A highly earthly and magnetic colour it can stimulate the core emotions of human being — love, passion and warmth and can create a sense of balance between your emotions and expression. Different shades of red have different effects — a bright red is used to increase vitality and inhalation, while a dark ruby is associated with enhanced vigour and willpower. It’s a great colour to use as an accent in a living room to create warm and cozy atmosphere, or in the dining area where it stimulates appetite. However, one needs to be cautious as an excess of red can over stimulate and possibly promote aggression.
courtesy Kansai Nerolac Colour Styles for the Year 2014