What color brings you the most calm?

Photo by Su Kamal on Unsplash
By eli
April 6, 2024 12:41pm CST
Ever wondered which color helps you unwind the most? For me, it's gotta be blue and green. They're like nature's chill pills, you know? The serene blue of the sky or the peaceful green of a forest – they just bring this sense of tranquility that's hard to beat. Colors just have this incredible knack for influencing how we feel, from calming blues to vibrant reds, some can make you feel tranquil, excited, or even anxious, maybe even hungry. My favorite color is yellow, but the effect isn't calming for me, in fact its the opposite! It makes feel restless and uneasy.
10 people like this
10 responses
@LadyDuck (458583)
• Switzerland
7 Apr
I also love yellow, but the colors that make me feel calm are the "earth" colors, light brown, ivory, moss green.
1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (458583)
• Switzerland
7 Apr
@pitsipeahie I agree, the colors of the nature give a sense of peaceful.
1 person likes this
7 Apr
Earth tones like those you've mentioned have this grounding quality to them, don't they? It's wonderful how nature-inspired colors can evoke a sense of calm. Thanks for sharing your calming color palette!
1 person likes this
7 Apr
@LadyDuck 100 on that Anna.
1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (86774)
• United States
9 Apr
I think I like a soft green sort of like mermaids in the ocean.
1 person likes this
• United States
9 Apr
1 person likes this
9 Apr
Absolutely! Soft green, like mermaids in the ocean, is wonderfully calming.
1 person likes this
@kaylachan (57897)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Apr
I don't think colors really affect me that much. I tend to lean twords the lighter shades though, because to dark can be hard to navigate.
1 person likes this
6 Apr
I lean towards the lighter ones too, its easy on the eyes but oddly when it comes to clothing I prefer blacks and browns and neutrals.
1 person likes this
@kaylachan (57897)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Apr
@pitsipeahie In the summer, I perfer lighter colors, and as short as possible without getting arrested for indecent exposure. In the winter, I tend to lean to netural or darker colors to stay warm.
1 person likes this
@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
7 Apr
It calms me when seeing sky blue shade.
1 person likes this
@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
13 Apr
@pitsipeahie It is a good way to reflect oneself while looking at it.
1 person likes this
7 Apr
It does have a serene quality to it, reminiscent of peaceful skies! It's lovely how colors can have such a direct impact on our mood.
1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (94679)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Apr
The colors of lime and pink calm me down.
1 person likes this
7 Apr
Lime and pink seem vibrant to me. But that's what's fascinating about colors, we each have our individual relationship to it and how it affects us varies from one person to another. Have a lovely day!
1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (94679)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 Apr
@pitsipeahie Thank you for your kind words.
1 person likes this
@grenery8 (2248)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
7 Apr
blue makes me uneasy sometimes. is it cause my eyes are blue but sometimes is too much for me. i find my peace with green and purple.
1 person likes this
7 Apr
It's intriguing how colors affect us differently. Your preference for green and purple for their calming effect makes sense. In the end, it's all about finding what brings you peace.
1 person likes this
@grenery8 (2248)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
8 Apr
@pitsipeahie in my family we all have blue eyes and sometimes it is too distracting like, are they really looking me in the eyes or above me;hard to tell direction sometimes. when someone with brown eyes comes, i feel more relaxed cause i can actually see their eyes yes, i agree about peace
1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (170190)
• United States
6 Apr
Never thought about it that much, but I would probably go with a blue.
1 person likes this
6 Apr
It's interesting to ponder, isn't it? Blue does have that reputation for calmness, but it's intriguing how our experiences can differ.
1 person likes this
@May2k8 (18094)
• Indonesia
7 Apr
Green can calm me down, and I don't like black which can make me feel like someone is following me.
1 person likes this
7 Apr
Green's soothing effect is really widely recognized, and it's understandable how certain colors like black can evoke unsettling feelings.
1 person likes this
@LeaPea2417 (36474)
• Toccoa, Georgia
6 Apr
I think blue is very calming.
1 person likes this
6 Apr
Blue does seem to have a universal appeal for calmness. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
1 person likes this
@dya80dya (33637)
6 Apr
I think blue is calming. My bedroom is blue. But I am still very anxious there.
1 person likes this
6 Apr
Have you tried exploring different shades or adding comforting elements that could enhance the peaceful atmosphere? Other factors beyond color can contribute also to our emotional state. Maybe some relaxation techniques or adjustments to your environment can help alleviate anxiety?