What is your favourite colour and would you like me to tell you its use or what it says about your personality? (Page 2)

[anniisa]

Yeah please tell me!

I don't have one answer though, it's blue and baby pink

[anniisa]

You said not to write just 'Blue' and I did exactly that lol

I like all shades of blue but I'll go for Royal blue for the sake of this question

[AmandaYVR]

This is just a very pretty photo generally. I saved it for the makeup. Something nice for you to look at.


Please see my reply to male user mk200195. He also chose royal blue and I posted all of the core blue principles on his as well.

For the baby pink see female user TheLittleInnocent

[theone121]

I love dark red, not too dark where it's closer to brown, and not too bright where it's like red capsicum. Something like the colour of a rose

[AmandaYVR]

See my reply to LilytheHorcrux

[Minnie97]

My favorite color is Bright Cherry Red. I love to know your information on this colour theory.

[AmandaYVR]

See my reply to LilytheHorcrux

[lnva87]

Hmm. Dont know is there much to get out of this.
Black.
And if skipping that then either bright green, like poison or neon green or very vivid reds.

[AmandaYVR]

See my response to Anpu23 for the black. And Spiffy_and_Tails for green, but your preference for green is a more acidic variant which I'm going to list as chartreuse.

Chartreuse:
 Particularly difficult to pair with, as it's acidic and brassy
 Looks amazing with ebonized woods to whites
 Precisely halfway between green and yellow (50/50%)
 Named after French liqueur made by monks in the Chartreuse mountains of France
 Used to be called 'yellow-green' before web colours were invented in mid-1990's
 Happy, spirited; bringing out the yellow can make it multifunctional
 Stands out particularly against dark woods

And a mellower version of that would be
Lime:
 Yellowish; Warm
 Blinding
 Saturated
 Sharp
 Energizing
 Exuberant

It appears as though you may have a strong personality, not interested in subtlety or careful adherence to rules or others' sensitivities. Perhaps into extreme sports.

[lnva87]

Well.
In reality. For acidic green. I dont think what most think about my doings, I often unintentionally upset people with what I say, and I quess motorbikes with high speeds goes kinda for extreme sports.

[TheLittleInnocent]

I love pink! It's such a pretty colour (･∀･) specifically baby pink and like a crimson red

[AmandaYVR]

 Has good reflective qualities; gives skin a healthy appearance; flattering, makes people look good
 Tempers passion with purity
 Warm colour temperature. Tempers the hot passion of red with the purity of white
 The lightened-up tint of red
 The progeny of red
 Red is its ‘mother colour’
 Softened red

Attributes, Bright/Hot:
 Bold
 Exciting
 Exuberant
 Flighty
 Motivating
 Optimistic
 Positive
 Romantic
 Uplifting
 Verve
 Vibrant
 Youthful
 Use pink to add pizzazz
 Closely related to red. Many characteristics associated with red are also associated with hot pink

Attributes, Light/Pale:
 Delicate
 Gentle
 Innocent
 Nostalgic (especially tea-stained fabrics)
 Romantic
 Sensual and passionate without being aggressive; Add white and they become romantic
 Soft
 Soothing
 Sophisticated
 Sweet, tender
 Tender

Country Specific:
 Venetians and Moroccans have used it for centuries
 Neon pink + orange = Moroccan

[AmandaYVR]

Emotional & Physical Effects:
 Sports teams sometimes paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams bright pink so their opponents will lose energy
 It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms
 Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty
 A pink shade (a shade has grey added) will act as a muscle relaxant and will unwind tense emotions. therefore good for comfort and healing. May reduce violent outbursts in difficult children
 People who like pink are friendly but tend to keep their inner feelings hidden, interested in the world but don’t throw themselves into with abandon, and are more cautious. They are gentle and aggressiveness in any form is upsetting to them. Talented, though not overly ambitious. Charming, warm, likely an incurable romatnic who enjoys ceremony and special occasions. People who dislike lighter pinks look for excitement in life and pale colours just don’t do it
 Increases compassion, understanding, and receptiveness
 Induces sleep
 Overworked and overburdened women sometimes are attracted to pink, which may speak of carefree days of childhood
 Reminds us that we're all alive and everything is possible
 Drunk tank pink is a colour formulated in the late 1960s by psychologist Alexander Schauss in an effort to induce a feeling of calm. A decade later, two Seattle prison directors, Baker and Miller, agreed to paint their facility’s drunk tanks pink, as a real-world test of Schauss’ theory. In one sense, the project was a success: incoming inebriates appeared more subdued during the initial phase of their lock-up. That said, the success was far from absolute: detainees were observed attempting to scratch the colour off the walls with their fingernails after being locked up for fifteen minutes or so

[AmandaYVR]

Represents:
 Breast cancer awareness
 Femininity. Has been associated with femininity since WWII
 Love
 Men now wear pink without judgement or seeming less masculine, and in fact wear it proudly showing they are in touch with a softer, more tender side, and sometimes in solidarity with women

Variations:
 Dirtier pinks (rose, peachy, flesh toned): more sophisticated
 Dusty pink: 1950s
 Muted, dusty, ashy pinks are seen as cultivated and refined
 Rosier pinks: Victorian, romantic, lady-like
Blush:
 Soft
 Has blue or grey undertones
 Similar to some coppers but pinker
 Pairs with grey and olive green if calm is your goal, and bold colours like navy, oxblood, and forest green
Fuchsia/Hot Pink:
 Youthful, happy, energizing
 Sexy, sensual, sensuous, unabashedly sassy
 Glamorous, rich, commands attention
 Best for accent pieces and small spaces like closets, powder rooms, and entry halls
 Pair with lighter shades of pink, metallics, navy blue, black, and goldenrod yellow
 Fuchsia + tangerine = preppy
 Named after German botanist Leonhard Fuchs
Millennial Pink:
 A soft blush pink trendy in 2017
 The colour of the moment in the worlds of fashion and design
 It’s sort of a grapefruit shade of apricotty salmon
 Millennials share an understanding and appreciation of gender-blurring and are less concerned with feminine stereotypes
 Some say it started in 2014, with Wes Anderson’s movie The Grand Budapest Hotel, which embodies a kind of arch retro-kitsch and is centred on a building painted several kinds of pink. Others say the tipping point was the “rose gold” iPhone in 2015. That was pink, too, although it didn’t say so. Pantone named rose quartz its joint colour of 2016, and pale dogwood is one of its colours for spring 2017

[Hermes-Paris]

It'a toss up between Saffron yellow, Cyan and Coral. They are just lovely colours.

[AmandaYVR]

You have very sophisticated colour choices, Sir. Good for you.

Coral is unclear and could be many things so I'm going to leave that one.
See male user mk200195 for my reply on blue theory.
Saffron yellow is gorgeous! I'm right with you there. See my reply to thecobbler for yellow theory.

Some addt'l specifics on cyan:
 A highly saturated green-blue that is the complementary colour of red and forms, with magenta and yellow, a set of primary colours
 First recorded use of the word was in 1879
 In the RGB colour model used to make colours on computer and TV displays, cyan is created by the combination of green and blue light. In the CMYK colour model used in colour printing, cyan, magenta and yellow combined make black. In practice, since the inks are not perfect, some black ink is added
 One of the primary colours of ink in an inkjet printer, along with black, yellow and magenta

[Hermes-Paris]

Yes I agree. Today coral is a wide range of colours but I was specifically referring to the coral that was popular during the 18th century. Some people refer to it as salmon but it has a higher degree of saturation than salmon.

[1828avaava1828]

I think my favorite would be a sky blue blue? Maybe slightly darker than that but still more on the light side of blue. I’d love to hear!!

[AmandaYVR]

Perhaps either the sky or the ocean here, or something in between?


See my reply to male user mk200195 here for the blue theory.

Sky Blue:
 The colour of the unclouded sky at Noon reflecting off a metallic surface
 A pastel
 Fresh
 Lighter than lapis and brighter than powder
 Has a slightly dusty cast with some grey in it
 Using this light colour in heavier fabrics will help give it some weight
 A feminine colour; When paired with black, will take on a harder edge
 Playful, energetic
 Serene
 Works well with charcoal, cream, burgundy, and mint; anything fluffy and white looks dreamy with it

It has a softness and femininity and freshness to it, as well as an appreciation for nature, and all that is calm and serene, though not heavy or sombre.

[1stranger]

Claret red. Like wine color. I like it not because of wine 😄

[AmandaYVR]

Whatever you say, stranger 💯🌹

See my reply to LilytheHorcrux

[1stranger]

Oooo I read it.. that's amazing Amanda. Thank you so much 😘

[blutwolfe]

orange, reminds me of less serious and tropical times, it's not as serious as seeing red, and it's not as soft and cheerful as yellow

[AmandaYVR]

You are playful and fun-loving.

Orange
 A mixture of red and yellow with the warmth of yellow and the energy of red, taking on many of their characteristics
 Next to red on the spectrum and has the same energetic, advancing qualities although its lower wavelength means it is slightly less intense
 Red with a yellow undertone
 The offspring of red and yellow
 Actually the hottest of all colours (not red). Never described as cool or cold
 Creates a glow, similar to lighting candles
 A secondary colour
 A close relative of red
 Has flair, is fun, and flamboyant
 Has visual punch
 Has the physical force of red but is less intense and assertive

Attributes
 Affable
 Attention-grabbing; Commands attention
 Celebratory
 Cheerful
 Convivial
 Energizing; a good pick-me-up colour
 Expansive
 Friendly
 Fun-loving
 Happy
 Lively
 Non-aggressive
 Positive
 Refreshing
 Revitalizing
 Vibrant
 Warm/warm-hearted
 Whimsical. Has an almost whimsical quality that is less serious than red
 Youthful. Use it when you want to feel younger
 Can be frenetic
 There is nothing reticent about orange
 Like yellow, orange is considered optimistic, uplifting, cheerful, and energetic

[AmandaYVR]

Emotional & Physical Effects:
 Lovers of orange are determined and work hard and play hard. They are adventurous and enthusiastic, always looking for new things to conquer. Good-natured, warm, energetic, gregarious, extroverted, bright disposition, agreeable not aggressive, likes the company of others instead of being alone and that’s good because people are drawn to them like a magnet. There will be times when they need to ramp down their energy level because being with them can get a bit exhausting.
 People who dislike orange are more serious. Nothing flamboyant or ‘over the top’ appeals to them. They dislike showing off, raucous loudness, and can be more of a loner who is difficult to get to know. They prefer a few genuine close friends to a large circle of acquaintances, and once they make a friend, that person is a friend forever
 Categorized as a high-impact, high-arousal colour
 Encourages social interaction; connotes communication; stimulates conversation
 Both physically and mentally stimulating
 Sparks more controversy than any other colour. Elicits strong positive and negative reactions. A very polarizing colour – people either love it or hate it
 Can be seen through the eyelids closed
 Reduces self-consciousness and encourages people to express themselves
 Creates excitement
 An appetite stimulant
 In colour therapy it is believed to bolster the immune system, increase sexual potency, ad help with digestive ailments
 May combat depression and promote self-esteem
 Encourages spontaneity and impulsiveness
 Draws people into a space
 Orange makes people want to shop. The eye-catching hue has been proven to lure people into stores, and encourages them to impulse-buy. Found in impulsive shoppers
 Stimulates socializing, conversation and appetite

[AmandaYVR]

Represents/Associations:
 Candy (like popsicles, lollipops, usually orange-flavoured)
 Emergency roadwork equipment
 The colour of hearth and harvest of autumn. The promise of abundance
 Caution
 There are some who might refer to bright orange as loud, however in the right context and appropriate usage such as signage or packaging, calling for attention with this exuberant hue is not necessarily a negative

Trends/Popularity:
 Retro 1970s; Popular in 1970's (bold florals with brown and yellow); Still cannot completely break from those associations of being cheap, flashy, tacky
 A Mid-Century staple
 Children, after their initial attraction to the primary shades or red, yellow, and blue, are then drawn to orange. Adolescents often find a renewed interest in the colour (is there any physiological correlation between teenagers and the ‘terrible twos’?)

Variations:
 Bright orange can feel cheap
 Brighter tones can get a bit rambunctious but somehow the sense of humour and playfulness attached to it justified the volume
 Vibrant orange seems to be in constant, outward physical motion, much like the extroverts and kids who revel in it

[JustRollTheDice]

I'm a sucker for burnt orange, but really anything in a sunset or sunrise has me happy

[AmandaYVR]

I like this as well. It is warm and comforting but with some added depth (a touch more gravitas) than a bright yellow-orange, which it is not. Although oranges are playful, this makes it a tad more mature.
Oranges like this are often paired with a deep, cool purple because they are opposite each other on the colour wheel and therefore compliment each other very well, in their opposite-ness. This tension creates energy, and this is why you will often see it used in sports logos. You can also pair it nicely with brown and it will create less tension and more cohesion.

See my response to blutewolfe for the orange core principles.

You might call this also a
Blood Orange (that's with red undertones in it):
 Not as spicy as persimmon
 Cheerful yet more sophisticated than some other oranges

And to a lesser degree, persimmon, which is a bit more intense on the red
Persimmon:
 Named after the fruit
 In RGB, 95% red 35% green 0% blue

And then let's not forget about
Tangerine:
 An orange-red
 In RGB, 100% red 28% green 0% blue
 ‘Tangerine tango’ Pantone's 2012 colour of the year. The deep red-orange colour is intended to give us all a big energy boost, a refresh and a recharge; Apparently the first tangerines were shipped to Europe from Tangier, and the city gave its name to the fruit and the colour; feels like an exotic destination
 This colour rarely complements skin tones
 Like persimmon

If you'd like to branch out and go a little brighter, I suggest Hermes orange, which I believe they're trademarked, just as the Tiffany Blue has been.

And a p. s. my favourite orange is probably the yellow-orange of Tang. Unmistakable.

You are probably quite playful.

[JustRollTheDice]

This is so much effort of you to write. I really appreciate it thank you

[AmandaYVR]

Thank you. Appreciate the acknowledgment.

[msk01kxx]

Mine is Sky Blue

[AmandaYVR]

See my reply to male user mk200195 here for the blue theory.

Sky Blue:
 The colour of the unclouded sky at Noon reflecting off a metallic surface
 A pastel
 Fresh
 Lighter than lapis and brighter than powder
 Has a slightly dusty cast with some grey in it
 Using this light colour in heavier fabrics will help give it some weight
 A feminine colour; When paired with black, will take on a harder edge
 Playful, energetic
 Serene
 Works well with charcoal, cream, burgundy, and mint; anything fluffy and white looks dreamy with it

It has a softness and femininity and freshness to it, as well as an appreciation for nature, and all that is calm and serene, though not heavy or sombre.

[Guardian45]

My favourite colour is dark purples and violets and I would like you to tell me its use or what it says about my personality.

[AmandaYVR]

Ok, my friend, here we go. Hold onto your horses...

 Although red and blue could not be more opposite in temperament, they are blended to form the entirely mysterious purple
 Purple embodies the depth of blue and the passion of red; Red’s stimulation with blue’s calm. But this dichotomy can cause unrest and uneasiness unless the undertone is clearly defined, at which point the purple takes on the characteristics of its undertone. As a consequence, it can have distinctly different meanings and effects. It is best to have a dominant temperature prevail so that the mind is not confused or conflicted as to the messaging. This is defined as “psychologically oscillating”. It therefore takes special skill to handle. To the layman, it can be daunting. To the professional, it is a welcome challenge
 An enigma of a shade
 Has been called the colour of show and shadow (show is with red undertones, shadow with blue)
 The purple family has its ardent supporters and those who are very averse. Its complexity and diversity is what intrigues and excites those who covet it

Violet:
 Just a synonym for purple
 ‘Ultraviolet’ was Pantone’s colour of the year 2018

Attributes:
 An air of grandeur
 Commands attention
 Complex. Colour temperature is both cool and warm
 Dignified
 Ecclesiastical (representing repentance, contrition, and humility)
 Elegant
 Enigmatic
 Headstrong
 Intriguing
 Luxurious
 Magestic
 Magical
 Mystical
 Passionate
 Refined
 Regal
 Rich. Rich purple can go feminine or masculine, but ornate shapes and soft textiles will push it more feminine
 Royal
 Sensuous
 Sophisticated
 Spiritual. Have always had religious significance
 Because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial

[AmandaYVR]

Represents:
 Royalty and majesty. Has an aristocratic pedigree. Because of its rarity in nature, purple was very expensive to produce so only the very wealthy (which were royal status) could afford to wear the colour. The Romans extracted the purple dye Tyrian purple from the murex snail in the Mediterranean Sea and because it was so expensive to produce, Caesar decreed that only the emperor and his household should wear purple. It was thereafter associated with authority and nobility. It took the ink of 250,000 tiny snails to make one ounce of the dye. Synthetic versions appeared in the 19th C

Country-Specific Associations/History:
 Associated with mourning in Thailand and Brazil
 In Japan, purple signifies wealth and position
 In Russia, мне фиолетово (mne fioletovo, literally ‘it’s violet to me’) means ‘I don’t care.’
 In Japan it stood for nobility and aristocracy
 In Thailand purple is the colour of mourning
 Roman emperors wore purple as a sign of their privileged status. It has been used by the monarchy and aristocracy ever since

[AmandaYVR]

Emotional & Physical Effects:
 With a sense of mystic and royal qualities, purple is often liked by the very creative, artists, people who support the arts, and eccentric types. Those who prefer purple consider themselves unconventional or different from the herd. They seek novel solutions through new perspectives. Generous and charismatic. Purple is often associated with wit, keen observation, super sensitivity, vanity, and moodiness. Mystical concepts hold great appeal for these dreamers (the bluer purples).
 Has both a calm yet mysterious psychological association. Because purple is a combination of red and blue, which are opposites in many ways, you often have conflicting traits. You constantly try to balance those opposites – the excitement of red with the tranquility of blue. It has been said that purple people are easy to live with but hard to know. You can be secretive, so that even when you seem to confide freely, your closest friends may say they don’t always understand you
 If you dislike purple, you need sincerity, honesty, and a lack of pretense in your life. You don’t like to get involved unless you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. You usually exercise good judgement, and frankness is a quality you look for in your friends. You may not have any particular artistic talent, but you make a good critic! Because of purple’s association with royalty, this colour may seem puffed up and pompous to you. In certain parts of the world purple is worn by ladies of questionable reputation
 Geothe considered purples to be disturbing (because of an uncertain mix of positive and negative hues)
 Leonardo da Vinci thought that meditation was ten times more effective in purple light
 Believed to have spiritual healing properties and in psychology violet is used to help mental equilibrium by calming patients suffering from paranoia

[Marco10]

Mine is royal blue, because it reminds me of when Italy won the World Cup in 2006! I’ve had that jersey hung over my bed since then.

[AmandaYVR]

See mk200195 for the royal blue.

[Marco10]

What’s that?

[AmandaYVR]

The user here, male.

[Brandi555]

This sounds fun. I like blue. Like blue blue. Brilliant bright blue. Not light blue and not dark blue. Lol. Deep blue. I don't know.

[AmandaYVR]

Sounds like a Royal or Cobalt blue to me.

See my reply to male user mk200195. Yours is the same.

[M3_Charles]

Emerald sea green - the vitality of the colour entrances me: life encapsulated in water and earth

[AmandaYVR]

See my response to Spiffy_and_Tails for the green core theory.

Emerald
 Emerald is synonymous with wealth, prosperity and luxury, so it works with other colours that evoke the same air of richness and elegance. Many other jewel tones mix well with emerald green, but in particular deep blues and shimmery golds and brass; Plays well with lacquers such as black; A great colour to punctuate all-white; Works well with deep blues and golds
 Pantone colour of the year for 2013
 In places like Bogota, where merchants sell emeralds out on the street (so they can be seen through natural light), the darker the stone, the higher the value
 A rich jewel tone
 Dramatic
 Elegant
 Brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation
 Malachite is a good, complex example, coming from a natural stone with some figuring, and also some shade variations

 Dark green is often formal, but with certain prints it can be light-hearted
 Deep greens can be sombre by themselves but become fresh and full of life when contrasted against warmer colours
 Cooler shades of green are calming, while warmer shades help you get up and go in the morning

So therefore your personality would likely tend to be more serious and reflective, formal, traditional, and calm (an addition to the core traits I listed on Spiffy's.)

[meeso13]

I have two, green and black but I have to say that black would be my preferred favorite color

[AmandaYVR]

See Anpu23 and Spiffy_and_Tails.

[MgkMk]

That brightest yellow shade and the blue shade in the opposite side of it. I like the yellow best.

[AmandaYVR]

See my reply to male user thecobbler (with canary bird) for the yellow
and male user mk200195 for the blue

[loveslongnails]

Magenta !!! I just like to say that because it's from Rocky Horror.

[AmandaYVR]

Oh well aren't you fiery

[loveslongnails]

Yes... good Lord, this isn't a post, it's a fucking thesis !!

[AmandaYVR]

That's why I didn't ask this question when I first thought of several months ago.
I'm only posting the main info once, too!

[COMMODOREII]

Blood red is my favorite color. What does that mean?

[AmandaYVR]

See my reply to LilytheHorcrux

[najekim]

My favorite color is clear.

Sorry, had to throw that one in. . . :D

[AmandaYVR]

Lol. That's ok, I love transparency!

Not translucence or opaqueness.