One of the interesting colors - black, in psychology He studied well enough.
There are a lot of controversies around him, starting with the symbolism and ending with who can wear it and who is contraindicated.
What does it mean and what is associated with?
The black - this lack of color. But it is not so.
Black as it absorbs, draws in, absorbs all colors into itself.
This explains his ambiguous impact on the psyche person It is associated with infinity, mystery, depth, unidentified.
Behind black hides the unknown, the mysterious and something terrible. No wonder the color is associated with the night, the instincts of the ancestors, when they were forced to hide in the dark from danger.
What does he symbolize?
For most nations, black is associated with something negative. In many countries this color of grief and mourning.
Such clothes are worn at the funeral, as a symbol of the loss and at the same time the solemnity of the moment.
In ancient Mexico priests when making a sacrifice stained face and hands black.
Ambiguous attitude to the eyes of a very dark shade - they are considered dangerous, envious, able to easily bring the evil eye.
According to statistics from American football most punishments gets a team dressed in black.
On the psychology of black in this video:
Properties
Black is opposite to white. If you mix all the colors, you get black.
It absorbs the rays and does not release them back. If you were sitting in a black car, you know that she heats up much fasterthan white.
That is why black is not recommended for roof decoration. In the summer in dark clothes it is much hotter, because it absorbs the sun's rays, accumulates them and heats objects. For this reason, the solar panels are made in black.
Black color in psychology
Black is well studied in psychology. It can affect men and women differently.
Men
Originally it leadership color. A man in a black shirt looks more attractive than in other colors. It attracts with its mystery, strength.
No wonder magicians and sorcerers prefer to use clothes of this color. Black suppresses the will, makes other people obey, causes fear.
A man who prefers black, seeking independence, resists alien influence. The choice of clothing can talk about the desire to isolate themselves, to protect themselves from the world.
Women
Women who prefer this color, confident, restrained and secretive.
The nature of their independent, often seek to command a man, to teach them, to guide, but at the same time meeting the resistance of the stronger sex, because not everyone will tolerate a leader next to him.
Black color serves as a kind of “screen” from the world.
If a woman wants to hide her emotions, she chooses his shades. She is selective in choosing a partner, presents to him increased requirements, including from the point of view of morality and "correctness".
It is the color and symbol of mourning, so the mourners wear black dresses and hats.
Children
Why does a child paint in black? Do not immediately panic if the kid prefers black to other colors. Quite possible, he just likes the shade because of its richness.
Black is pleasing to the eye, stands out among other colors, it is convenient for them to draw and distinguish. The younger preschooler chooses the color unconsciously, he just likes the contrasting shades.
If black uses a teenagerIt is worth analyzing the situation, but not going to extremes, immediately suggesting depression. Perhaps this is how a child expresses accumulated stress.
It is important to consider that in the teenage environment black is popular colorespecially in some subcultures.
However, psychologists often associate this color with depression, stress.
Need to look at the overall theme of the picture. - whether there are threatening elements - scary animals, monsters, the presence of sharp and dangerous parts, weapons.
What is used in advertising?
The black - contrast colortherefore, it is used in printing. The letters with it are most clearly visible and neutral. It is used for framing letters, images, background.
For the background, its presence is not always justified and can create a negative effect.
It is used in the creation of commemorative tablets, for ritual agencies, as a symbol of mourning.
Read black letters on a light background. more convenient than vice versa, this should be taken into account when creating pages of sites or printed booklets.
Black car in advertising - symbol of status, leadership, at the same time, the main background should be contrast and not merge with the subject.
In advertising, where the positive is important, black is not recommended; the exception is informational labels.
Physiological and psychological effects
Black has a strong effect on the human psyche, especially when it is abundant. is he suppresses, oppresses, causes a feeling of mourning. Contraindicated in people prone to depression, as it contributes to an even greater care in yourself, separating from the world.
If you need to show yourself as a leader, to foul mystery, to suppress the will of people, then black is indispensable in this regard.
Color is often associated with evil, various sacraments, occult sciences, therefore, people subconsciously fear it.
The perception of color is also connected with the ancient instincts, when people hid from dark predators at night, and blackness meant the inevitable presence of danger, and only the most courageous and the chosen could walk at night.
In terms of effects on physiology, black is neutral, it does not cause pressure surges, changes in appetite, excessive excitation or inhibition.
However, its excess may negatively affect on a general mental state, causing a depressive and gloomy mood.
The effect of black on the energy state of a person:
Like black: what does it mean?
Black lovers are mysterious and secretive. They cause curiosity and fear at the same time. It is not known what is hidden behind the thoughts of such a person. The views are independent, such people are smart and insightful, able to achieve their goals, sometimes using rather tough methods.
If black color predominates in clothes and surroundings, then a person suffers a deficit in some emotions or consciously suppresses them.
However, this color is hidden and intrigue. Wanting cut off from the worldblack lovers unconsciously try to call attention to themselves, as this color attracts, evokes a feeling of curiosity and a desire to find out what is hidden behind a veil of secrecy.
What does color aversion mean?
If a person does not like black color, then he does not want to control his actions, incapable of sacrifice or compromise.
He expects a lot from life, but does not want to make concessions.
Black rejection can talk about fears in the unknown and incomprehensible - fear of darkness, death, unexplained phenomena, the presence of internal complexes.
Who can I recommend?
A person who wants to prove himself a leader is black will help in influencing people.
If you want to temporarily isolate yourself and protect yourself from the world, use this color, but not for long, so as not to create addiction.
In clothes
Elegant black dress will highlight sexuality and slim figure. To dilute the monotony, use contrasting elements - ribbons, jewelry, a handbag of a different shade. Black lingerie for women acts as exciting, as it creates the effect of contrast on a light body.
According to observations, many women indicate that a man in a black shirt looks attractive and sexy.
However, if you wear a black suit, the shirt should be a different shade.
Contraindicated an abundance of black in children's clothes.
For babies, brighter and more joyful colors are most preferable.
How to wear black? Stylist tips:
In the interior
For designers, black is one of grateful and gorgeous colors. It is used to create contrasts.
Black is acceptable for furniture, walls, floor, but is not recommended for ceiling decoration, as it will appear lower and press down with its weight.
It is not necessary to furnish the whole apartment or office dark. Color must be diluted with other, softer shades - white, beige, gray. Any bright colors go well with it.
What is the combination of black color in the interior? Designer's recommendations:
Negative characteristic
The main negative properties of black:
- mourning;
- suppression;
- concealment;
- depression;
- strength and pressure;
- selfishness;
- emptiness.
Despite the negative perception of black, it is impossible to do without it.
It dilutes other shades, focuses attention, gives contrast. The use of this color, like any other, should be dosed.
