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Color is simple energy. Visible energy. For the human beings, color is the only type of energy that can be perceived for the eyes.
The spectrum of colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet) is visible when the rainbow appears or when a ray of light pass through a prism.

Day brings bright, warm colors, with action, activity and an increase in the metabolism of the live organisms.
The night brings cold, calm, dark shades, inactivity and rest.

In human beings, color has not only psychological but also physical activity connotations.

Is well known that some colors like yellow, orange and red are more stimulating and energetic that purples, blues, and greens.

For example:
	Color blue can be used for therapeutic purposes, like a tranquilizer and relaxing in individuals with anxiety and also can be used as a form to reduce the arterial pressure in the treatment of hypertension.
	Color pink has also a tranquilizing and calming effect with few minutes of exposure. This color tends to suppress violence, hostility and behavior of anxiety.
	Experiments show that the pressure of the blood, the pulse and the respiratory rhythm tend to increase most under the action of yellow color; are moderate under the action of orange color and, to a lesser extent, with red color. The maximum reduction of these biological activities is given on the action of black color, moderate under blue color and is low under green color.
Color has also certain influence on our behavior to food: for example, in restaurants of fast foods the decoration often is designed around colors that promote the appetite, such as red and orange.

In the Indian traditional philosophy, for example, the seven colors of the rainbow associate with the seven chakras (or centers of energy) of the body.
Each chakra is related to a specific function of the body and has specific effects.

We are going to show some color effects according to the Indian tradition:

RED
	Associated with: Vitality, Energy, Courage.
	Physical effects: stimulates cerebral activity, increases cardiac rhythm, respiration and blood pressure; gives energy and confidence.

ORANGE
	Associated with: Happiness, Independence, Confidence.
	Physical effects: energizes, stimulates appetite and digestive system, removes inhibitions and promotes socialization.

YELLOW
	Associated with: Awareness, Wisdom, Clarity.
	Physical effects: energizes, reduces depression, improvement of memory, and increases the awareness, perception and comprehension. It stimulates also the appetite.

GREEN
	Associated with: Balance, Love, Peace.
	Physical effects: tranquilizer, mental and physical relaxing, helps to alleviate the depression and the anxiety, offers a sense of the renewal, self-control and harmony.

BLUE
	Associated with: Knowledge, Relaxation, Health.
	Physical effects: calm, reduces blood pressure and respiration. Blue is ideal to sleep and for hyperactive children. It improves communication and decisions-making processes.

INDIGO
	Associated with: Intuition, Imagination, Comprehension.
	Physical effects: reinforces intuition and imagination, increases the activity of the dream. It helps to connect with the unconscious mind.

VIOLET
	Associated with: Creativity, Wisdom, Inspiration.
	Physical effects: suppression of appetite, provides an environment of peace, reduces tension. Violet promotes wisdom, sensibility, artistic talent and creativity.

Smooth tones in the red, orange and yellow are recommendable for formal spaces. Psychologically, these colors stimulate the appetite, and then they are a suitable choice for places whose purpose is food or entertainment.

For a pleasant experience during the dinner, select warm tones such golden, yellows, spiced oranges, terracottas, wines and pinks. These colors help to stimulate the appetite and at the same time promote pleasant conversations during the dinner.

When use bright version of the colors mentioned above (warm tones) keep in mind that these intense tones (especially the yellow and strong oranges) tend to make the people eat faster.

When use bright version of the colors mentioned above (warm tones) keep in mind that these intense tones (especially the yellow and strong oranges) tend to make the people eat faster.

Fresh colors like blue, green and lavender are perfect for bedrooms. Psychologically, these colors are soothing; they evoke feelings of depth, peace and tranquility.

Neutral colors like white, black, gray (in all the combinations with white) and combinations with other colors are also an excellent choice for bedrooms. Pastel type neutral colors are very soothing and certainly elegant: they combine with all and are not inharmonious.

Neutral colors are a great choice for interiors because they are comfortable, elegant and understated. Their subtlety makes them versatile, simple to use and easy to live with.

In case of exteriors, neutral colors tend to harmonize with the nature, helping the house to integrate with the natural landscape.