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The Symbols and Meanings of Colours: Colours and Psychology Are Connected and Can Influence How You Feel Suite101.com

Colours and Psychology Are Connected and Can Influence How You Feel
© Scott Hayden Jun 3, 2009 Read more: http://psychology.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_symbols_and_meanings_of_colours#ixzz0HQP3uoBv&B


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Different colours will have a wide variety of meanings around the world. For example, in the Middle East, blue is believed to be a protective colour. Doorways are painted blue to ward off evil spirits. In Iran, blue represents heaven and immortality, so that's why most of the mosques in that country are shades of that colour.

In China, red is a colour that brings good luck while in the western world it's associated with love, passion and revolution. Here are the emotions and cultural characteristics that are linked to cool and warm colours.

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This posting was made my Jim Jacobs, President & CEO of Jacobs Executive Advisors. Jim also serves as Leader of Jacobs Advisors' Insurance Practice.