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What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

Amanda Hoyle, M.Ed., Psy.M. • 10 Minute Read

Find your color, find your nature. (1,2)

Black

You strive for power and control in life, but are often artistic and intuitive and do not share things well with others.

White

You are organized and very independent, and you rely on logic to solve every problem.

Gray

You are cool and composed and a very reliable person who tends to conform to keep the peace.

Red

You have drive and determination, and you prefer action and risk-taking behaviors. Your biggest need is for physical fulfillment and fitness.

Purple

You are a perfectionist who requires emotional security in life, and you are a good humanitarian who helps others in need.

Pink

All you want in life is unconditional love and to be accepted for who you are by your peers.

Orange

You love to be with people and socialize with them, as you want to be accepted and respected as a part of a group.

Blue

You want to find inner peace and absolute truth, and you always make an effort to think of others and their needs.

Green

You are loyal and very frank with others, and you consider your reputation a very important part of your life.

Yellow

You enjoy learning and sharing knowledge with others, and you feel a need to always express your individuality.

Brown

You are a great friend, and you value a stable and simple life over material things.

Favorite colors by gender (3)

Color: Male:: Female

Blue:42%:: 29%

Green:25%:: 19%

Purple:12%:: 27%

Red:8%:: 9%

Yellow:5%:: 6%

Orange:7%:: 3%

Pink:1%:: 7%

Interesting Color Facts

Here are some random facts about color you may not have known! (4)

40%

Percentage of people worldwide whose favorite color is blue, by far the most popular color

Red is the first color a baby sees, around 2 weeks of age.

Pink is the most calming color, used in some prisons and mental health institutions to sedate worked-up prisoners and patients.

White is considered the safest color for a car.

Red and yellow together are the most appetizing colors, thus why they’re used in a lot of fast food signs.

Sources:

1. https://www.psychologytoday.com

2. http://www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com

3. http://www.livescience.com

4. http://www.ucreative.com

Amanda Hoyle, M.Ed., Psy.M
Amanda is a proficient and widely publisced educational leader, with Master's degrees in both Education and Psychology.
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Amanda Hoyle, M.Ed., Psy.M
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