The Color Blue: What Does It Mean to You?
Colors are important in our lives. They are all around us; in
nature, in our homes, and in the clothes we wear. The color blue
means different things on different levels. Blue is natural,
practical, and symbolic. We choose to wear specific colors to
say something about us. The color blue is often associated with
the serenity of the sky, with a sad and depressed mood, or with
the music of the Blues. Some countries, like Greece, have blue
as their national color and have it on their national flag.
What does blue mean to you?
You probably associate the color blue with the blue of the sky
and the ocean, and if you do, then you also associate blue with
serenity and peace. It's no wonder! Blue is very much a tranquil
color. In fact, it is said that the color blue produces
chemicals that calm and soothe the mind and body. For this
reason, blue is one of the most popular color choices for
bedroom walls, and is often used to paint baby room walls.
Blue is often associated with "feeling blue" or being depressed.
But studies show that the color blue inspires productivity in
people. People, it is said, work better in blue rooms. And more
than that, some fashion experts suggest that wearing blue to a
job interview is great because blue makes a statement about
loyalty. Blue creates the opposite impression of red, which is a
color associated with power and passion. Fashion experts
suggests wearing red to a job interview if you want to show
power and strength.
Blue is also associated with the music genre, the Blues. In
fact, the basic characteristic of the Blues is the "blue note",
an irregular music note. The Blues are often sung about lost
love and troubles, but in general blue is a positive, calming
and serene presence in our lives.