From all colors, blue is the most popular. Most people mention it as favorite color. Blue is an elementary color, its complementary is orange.
As a physiological effect, it decreases blood pressure and pulse. Calms, cools, makes you meditate and decreases appetite. We associate to sky, water, air by it – therefore it gives a light feeling. In symbolism, intelligence, loyalty, hope, truth, cleanness and heaven are associated to it. Helps to creativity and perspicacity.
Blue is a cold color. In interior design, its light tones increase the space, make the room ethereal. Dark hues provide seriousness, stability and value. Use the warmer hues in North oriented rooms, else it can be felt too rigid without direct sunlight. In case of any other orientation, it can be ideal color for bedroom, living room, bathroom, or even for hall. Since blue is not a food color, use carefully in dining room and kitchen. Combined with white, beige and brown, it results a classic, elegant interior. Otherwise it cannot be overdosed. Wall or furniture can be blue, but in several cases both, if the hues are selected properly.
Feng shui assigns light blue hues to wood, dark hues to water element. Blue is the color of Jin, the female side. It belongs to the 5th chakra (throat).
It is frequently used in business life. People wearing dark blue suit are considered to be reliable. In logos of renowned companies, blue is the most common color.
Different hues of blue are hard to combine, because green and purple tones are incompatible. For implementing a real cozy blue interior, ask for help from a color advisor.
