The psychological effects of orange

Psychologically speaking, colour therapists claim that orange is supposed to shore up the immunity system and stimulate digestion.

Orange is the "happy" colour par excellence. It frees emotions, promotes self-esteem and the capacity to forgive. This stimulating colour fights depression and cultivates good humour. Lighter hues such as peach and apricot, help restore nervous energy.

Those who often wear orange are active, competent and rather impatient. They are independent, motivated, competitive and well organized. They are also creative and practical people, full of energy and often incapable to stay put.

Orange combines red's and yellow's stimulating attributes. It is a "happy" hue with a strong personality that pleases active, self-confident people. It seems that dancers are often attracted to orange. Those who find orange too strong often find such as terra-cotta, peach or amber more acceptable as they retain some of the attributes of orange.

Chiazzari, Suzie ; The Complete Book of Color ; Element Books, 1998, 256 pages.