5/ Grey
The brain has the tendency to associate grey with solitude and sadness. Mice, dust or even clouds that are ready to burst aren’t exactly the signs of gaiety and lightness! Nonetheless, this colour has the advantage of being soft and generally soothing.
6/ Orange
The brain associates the colour orange with a feeling of relaxation, and releasing of tension in the muscles. Because it is naturally associated with heat, which can help us all feel a little looser.
7/ Yellow
The colour yellow produces an image of brightness, an impression of gaiety and light heartedness. If you have a good eye, notice how this shade is often given pride of place in posters for comedy and romance films!
8/ Aquamarine blue
The colour aquamarine blue can relax the brain, and help it sort its ideas. Indeed, the Japanese government have placed dark blue neon lights in quieter streets and in the metro, in order to lower crime rates… And it seems to have worked!
