What colors say about personality

Circle of color photo by Pat Z Anthony
@PatZAnthony (14752)
Charlotte, North Carolina
July 29, 2017 8:38pm CST
Some enjoy have colorful items around them, while others are not interested in having a space filled with various colors. There have been several really good posts here about colors and personality, so this won't be a repeat of what you have already read. Some have written that those who enjoy blue surroundings like life to be calm. Those of us who enjoy brighter colors might enjoy noise and a lot of people around them. The photo here is a bright light, filled with what appears to be orange, reds and a bit of yellow. Do you like things that are this bright in your space, or is it a bit too much?
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
30 Jul 17
I prefer more neutral colors.
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@marguicha (216061)
• Chile
30 Jul 17
I have my bedroom walls painted of a colour between orange and mustard. I love it.
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@marguicha (216061)
• Chile
4 Aug 17
@PatZAnthony True. I had my walls painted in soft colors for decades. Now I´m slowly changing that.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
Some enjoy bold colors in their living space while others seem to like neutrals @marguicha
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@much2say (53942)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Jul 17
For me, my color tendencies depends on what it is . . . I like a bunch of different colors! As far as these warm/hot colors, I do like them as accents for space, but perhaps not as the main color. But again it depends on the space (for a bedroom probably not . . . but for a fun room, maybe!
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@much2say (53942)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Aug 17
@PatZAnthony I could see it as spot colors on certain decor pieces . . . but as color for furniture or walls, it'd be a bit much!
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
Bright colors like the one shared here would not be helpful in most spaces @much2say
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
30 Jul 17
I like both lol
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
It seems many of us have room in our world for bother @Courtlynn
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Jul 17
I try to practice Feng Shui and I use colors in areas that define certain areas if life. I do have color around but Blue is by far my favorite color
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
Using Feng Shui is one great way to get the colors flowing in your space that will work as you need @andriaperry
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• Beijing, China
30 Jul 17
I don't like bright colors,l think purple is a wonderful color to me
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Jul 17
Purple is a beautiful color and one of my favorites @cancergirl
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• Beijing, China
30 Jul 17
@PatZAnthony I also like white color,I think it's very pure
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• United States
30 Jul 17
This would not be for me Pat. I like more subdued colors or pastels. I also like blacklights on the flipside.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Jul 17
Many seem to enjoy subdued colors @TiarasOceanView
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@jstory07 (134752)
• Roseburg, Oregon
30 Jul 17
I like to wear bright colors but I like neutral colors around me.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Jul 17
That is interesting @jstory07 Neutral colors are more calming, so probably what many would like. Wearing bright colors is for me too. These are just more fun.
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@LadyDuck (459742)
• Switzerland
30 Jul 17
I do not like blue, but I also do not like too bright colors. I prefer soft neutral colors, nothing too bright.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Jul 17
It is interesting how we are all so different @LadyDuck yet all drawn to writing here and on other sites.
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@LadyDuck (459742)
• Switzerland
30 Jul 17
@Marty1 YES, I mean that I love pastel colors. My room is pale cream, but I love light peach too.
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@LadyDuck (459742)
• Switzerland
30 Jul 17
@Marty1 I like almost all pastel colors, even for my dresses, I never wear too bright colors.
• United States
30 Jul 17
Red is my favorite color but I don't decorate with that color. We sell homes so often and since buyers prefer neutrals, I stick with neutral colors...except in my clothes! What I don't like are pastels....I don't own pinks, purples, light blue.
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• United States
30 Jul 17
@Marty1 I am a vivid person and like vivid things.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Jul 17
Vivid colors are for me @AbbyGreenhill Same thing with our houses! We have to do what the market calls for and that means our taste is usually not expressed.
• United States
30 Jul 17
@Marty1 Thanks, and yes, while some might not believe it, I do like vivid things!
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@cahaya1983 (11120)
• Malaysia
30 Jul 17
I personally don't like bold, striking colors. I prefer pastel or neutral colors for spaces in my house.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
Isn't it nice that we have so many choices @cahaya
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@cahaya1983 (11120)
• Malaysia
6 Aug 17
@PatZAnthony It sure is
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@dwstory (1276)
• Roseburg, Oregon
30 Jul 17
I like gray and blues. Only because those colors look good on me.
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Jul 17
it's a bit too much for me. I like more muted colors.
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@Kuttu_007 (1940)
• India
30 Jul 17
Being surrounded by bright colors gives you a lively feeling...but mild colors makes your mind to relax
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
That is what we understand too @Kuttu_007
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@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
30 Jul 17
I think would like to have an apple green. I don't go for too bright.
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@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
7 Aug 17
@PatZAnthony Thank you
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
Apple green is a great choice @Shavkat
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• Eugene, Oregon
1 Aug 17
While blue is my favorite color, I do like bright colors. Some of the art quilts Anne makes have colors that pick up the light really well.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
Blues seem to be very calming for most people @JamesHxstatic and are liked by many.
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• Eugene, Oregon
4 Aug 17
@PatZAnthony Sometimes I need calm I guess.
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
30 Jul 17
Green is my favorite color @PatZAnthony but I did paint my master bedroom a wild orange.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
Not many could sleep in an orange room @nanette64 Good for it!
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
4 Aug 17
@PatZAnthony I thought about yellow for the room as an uplifting color but then decided on the richer orange. It gives a feeling of warmth.
@just4him (307744)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Aug 17
That bright would be a bit much for me. I'm into color, but pastels not bolds.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
That photo is really bold and probably too much for most @just4him
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@just4him (307744)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Aug 17
@PatZAnthony In the right setting it would look nice.
@kobesbuddy (74873)
• East Tawas, Michigan
31 Jul 17
I love soft shades of gray-blue and things around, calm and more serene. My husband loves bright, vibrant colors and lots of noise, with excitement all the time! lol Somebody did their homework, on this subject:)
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 17
You know those who enjoy grays are thought to be more intelligent? Read it online, so it must be true @kobesbuddy
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@kobesbuddy (74873)
• East Tawas, Michigan
4 Aug 17
@PatZAnthony Oh my gosh, that makes me feel better!:) lol
• United States
30 Jul 17
I like blue, black and dark purple. It matches my personality. I'm calm, a loner and a bit quiet.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Jul 17
Those colors would be favorites of many people @Girlfromtheworld
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• United States
30 Jul 17
@PatZAnthony yeah probably