Color psychology | orange

Orange is an orange and at the same time a mixed color of yellow and red. It therefore belongs to the so-called secondary colors, colors that are mixed from two other colors. At the same time, orange is a complementary color that forms a complementary color pair with the color blue and thus a complementary contrast. Orange stands for creativity, vitality, joie de vivre and cheerfulness. In this capacity, orange has a mood-enhancing and stimulating effect. Orange can even help to release inhibitions and suppressed feelings. At the same time, it is the color of pleasure and enjoyment and as such also promotes humor. Orange walls therefore increase creativity and communication, which is particularly beneficial in the kitchen and work area.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, orange was one of the "it" colors alongside green, yellow and brown. Everything was available in orange, from the Porsche Targa to living room landscapes from Kaufhof. This is why orange is still often perceived as a retro color today. Quite wrongly.

Orange combines the vitality of bright red with the luminosity of radiant yellow. Buddhist monks wear orange robes, symbolizing the highest level of human enlightenment. The Dutch know orange (Oranje) as the fern of freedom. And the dignitaries of China also cloak themselves in orange.

Design objects in orange have a very special aura. Not only do they set prominent color accents, they also provide a clear increase in joie de vivre and sociability. Comparable to the orange fruit, the color orange provides vitamin C for your home.