What is your Soul Color?
Why people think you are Blue when you identify yourself as Yellow
Few days ago, when I was interviewing with a recruiting manager for my next job opportunity, when he comes to the last question, he asked me
If you can choose a color yo describe yourself, which one would you like to choose and why?
I was totally black out since I even don’t know what kinds of colors out there except from red, blue, yellow, green ….And the meaning behind each color. So of you may rush to know my answer. Actually I said Yellow. Though it seems little chicly, I do think Yellow is the most suitable color to describe my characteristic. Since we tend to feel warm, motivated, easy to access and attractive when we saw the color and I am these kinds of person. I thought there is no doubt that I chose a great color for me .
After I told my friend this story she was shocked and say: How even possible, you are blue! Yellow can never be you!
To find out who is right and dig out the stories behind colors, I decided to do some research with color phycology that actually developed for quite a long time and many scholars are focus on finding out the connection between human character and colors.
What is Color Phycology
Color psychology is the study of hues as a determinant of human behavior. Color influences perceptions that are not obvious, such as the taste of food. … Many marketers see color as an important part of marketing because color can be used to influence consumers’ emotions and perceptions of goods and services.
What google tells us is that there is a correlation between human character and color you like or color you choose when you do test.
As we all know the basic three colors are red, yellow and blue. Other colors are all combination of these primary colors. For instance, yellow+blue=green.
Then I find out a chart online shows the emotion related to each colors.
Clearly, these are generic descriptions but it provides a leader with a starting point when assessing the different personality types that exist within a group. Even in daily life, this help us to better understand others.
Colors preference for men and women
There tend to be obvious different between man and women when they are choosing colors.
Men’s and women’s favorite colors
Men’s and women’s least favorite colors
Many brands try to dig out the pattern behind colors across different genders, age and other demographic factor to improve marketing strategy on promotion and product design.
Find out your personal color and meaning
After all, most important thing is to find out the meaning and try to know more about yourself. Here are some common colors and what it shows.
Black.
People who choose black as their favorite color are often artistic and sensitive. While these people aren’t introverts, they are careful with the details of their lives and do not share easily with others.
White.
People who like white are often organized and logical and don’t have a great deal of clutter in their lives.
Red.
Those who love red live life to the fullest and are tenacious and determined in their endeavors.
Blue.
If blue is your favorite color you love harmony, are reliable, sensitive and always make an effort to think of others. You like to keep things clean and tidy and feel that stability is the most important aspect in life.
Green.
Those who love the color green are often affectionate, loyal and frank. Green lovers are also aware of what others think of them and consider their reputation very important.
Yellow.
You enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge with others. Finding happiness comes easy to you and others would compare you to sunshine.
Purple.
You are artistic and unique. You have a great respect for people but at times can be arrogant.
Brown.
You are a good friend and try your hardest to be reliable and dependable. Flashy objects are not something you desire; you just want a stable life.
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