Blue color in psychology: what does it mean and symbolize?

At the sight of the color of the azure sky, most people immediately have associations with the sky, water, forget-me-nots. Many have a great interest in the disclosure of meaning and symbolism, understanding the peculiarities of contemplation of blue tones.

Visually blue is perceived as a variant of a brighter blue color. Physicists believe that the blue includes different proportions of blue and green shades. The origin of the name itself is often associated with the word "dove". The blue dove means dove color - gray tone with blue splashes. It is no coincidence that cats with wool of special gray shades are considered to be a blue breed. They are called blue cats.

Other researchers believe that The name of the color is directly related to the concept of "depth." The meaning of the blue color as a display of perfection, the achievement of the ideal is evidenced by various phrases and sayings: a saucer with a blue border, blue dream, blue blood. Tone contributes to the relaxation of the body and the penetration of man into his own little world. There is a feeling of slowing down, and sometimes even stopping time. There is peace and satisfaction in the soul. All shades of the color of the azure sky contribute to an increase in mental balance, alleviate stress.

Women in blue attire are associated with chastity, sincerity, calmness, and men - with high intelligence, creative talent. Heavenly shades are used in a business setting, as they set up a working mood. Psychologists recommend drawing up an office in a blue tone - it will help to tune in to work, increase efficiency, give a lot of interesting innovative ideas.

Azure tones activate brain centers and have a positive effect on the learning process. It is no coincidence that psychologists recommend applying color in educational institutions.

It is no coincidence that the azure sky is a symbol of peace. The colors of the sky and water are associated with airiness, serenity, ease, and tranquility. In combination with white color, blue symbolizes freshness and purity.

Symbols of blue are different in different countries.

• In Egypt, since ancient times, color symbolized nobility. They said about a man of noble birth: he is blue-blooded, blue blood flows in him. The Egyptians painted and painted the hands and feet in different blue shades, wanting to depict the noble origin of the character. Even varicose veins were considered an aristocratic disease.
• In some African and Indian peoples, the symbolism of a dark shade of blueness is reduced to mourning, grief, and sadness.
• Iranians consider it to be the emblem of sorrow, Brazilians consider it sorrow.
• In China, blue denotes immortality.
• Americans associate color with masculinity.
• In Western Europe, personify it with progress, independence, patience.
• The Japanese compare it with fraud, meanness, deceit.

Religions of the world ambiguously refer to the blue color.

• Christians are sure that the color of heaven sets a person to humility, meekness, piety. Catholics prefer to present bluish flowers to the Virgin Mary in a blue raincoat.In this case, the color symbolizes the purity and purity of the Mother of God, her devotion to God.
• Buddhists describe blueness as a sign of maternal care, compassion, love. For them, it is the color of harmony, the pure stream of spirituality and consciousness.
• In Judaism, the shades of heaven symbolize holiness.
• Muslims associate blue with mourning.

At the mention of any azure colors most people associate with serenity, peace, joy. A clear sky appears, which means that it does not promise any trouble in the form of thunderstorms, rain, or snowfall. Since ancient times, the very concept of a clear sky represents a good sign. In the soul comes peace, freedom and joy.

Cold tones soothe the human psyche. In the soul comes peace. A special place is blue, which is considered soft. There is no discomfort with it.

Blue coloring is ideal for decorating a bedroom or a rest room - it reduces nervousness after a hard day, adjusts to a deep sleep and promotes physical recovery.

In the blue living room, people feel at ease and easily communicate with each other. The bathroom of such shades disposes to physical and spiritual relaxation. Color contributes to creating an atmosphere of security. A person is immersed in his own world and is capable of making the right decisions. For some people, azure blue is associated with coolness and can cause laziness, apathy, and the impossibility of concentration.

Bluish color causes trust and respect from others. Often, blue colors in clothing indicate a high status and aristocracy. Psychologists recommend putting on blue clothes for an unpleasant meeting, as it can cool the ardor of the enemy, have a calming effect on his nervous system and help avoid conflict.

Blue is often used to design various sites. Ultramarine color in software encourages users to develop creative abilities, intelligence, desire for knowledge. It does not cause irritation.

It is customary for young boys to buy clothes and various objects of bluish tones, since they contribute to an increase in immunity. In the Soviet years, male babies to discharge from the maternity hospital acquired blue clothes and a pram. The bundle with the baby was tied with a blue ribbon, which could immediately determine the sex of the child.

In non-traditional medical practice, blue shades are used to relieve headaches, lower blood pressure, and normalize heart rhythm. It is believed that heavenly color contributes relief from insomnia, indigestion, nausea, heartburn and improvement in infectious diseases, relieving itching. In folk medicine, azure tones are used. to reduce pain and heavy bleeding in women on critical days. Color therapy notes the positive effect of bluish tints on the work of the respiratory and immune systems, bone and muscle tissue.

Influence of the color of the clear sky on well-being:

• The soothing effect of azure tones helps to improve mood, relieve irritation, mitigate aggression, a sense of personal security;
• beneficial stimulation of cognitive abilities contributes to concentration of attention, enhancing thought processes and improving memory;
• a positive effect of heavenly color on creativity enhances inspiration, aesthetic feelings, the development of imagination;
• a favorable effect of blue on a good mood improves sleep and reduces stress, eliminates phobias and neuroses.

The man’s favorite color informs others about his character. The blue shade is often loved by young people who experience great joy. Often, inspiration and exultation is replaced by sadness and longing. Psychology prescribes a seriousness, gloom, recklessness, modesty to lovers of celestial and sea tones.

Blue color indicates the dreaminess of nature. Some psychologists say straightforward, the desire for magic and the naivety of lovers of azure shades. Lovers of heavenly shades are often idealists. They are inherent diligence, thanks to which they reach great heights in their careers. Such people are in constant motion, often travel.

Often, lovers of light blue have a good balanced character. They are artistic. The following qualities are peculiar to loving blue colors:

• developed intelligence;
• courage, determination, perseverance, great strength of will;
• excellent intuition;
• equilibrium;
• the ability to instantly make the right decisions, guided by reason, and not by emotions;
• greater dedication, focusing on solving primary tasks;
• the desire to be in harmony with himself and the world;
• vulnerability, increased susceptibility;
• impressionability, painful reaction to negative events occurring in their life;
• propensity for serious thinking;
• desire for peace and quiet;
• preference to communicate with a narrow circle of people, the reluctance of a long stay in the crowd;
• extraordinary love of creativity;
• propensity to aesthetic perception.

Such people do not regret the past - their thoughts are directed to the future. They are far from everyday fuss. Fans of the color of the heavens often choose the profession of a pilot, a military man, a fireman, a doctor. Intellectuals and creative people are great light blue colors. Loving blue clothes can be trusted. They are responsible, decent, honest.

Any young lady in a light sea-green dress looks airy, like an angel descending from heaven. Color gives it an elusive mystery, testifies to its loyalty and constancy. In the summer, blueness brings freshness to the image, in the winter - tenderness and ease. The azure shade in clothes of the woman is a symbol of motherhood and feminity. Blue coloring helps her to create a romantic and elegant look. Ladies who prefer azure tones are mobile and inquisitive. The clothes of dreamers and visionaries are often present in blue tones.

Azure swimsuit aims to cool the greedy looks of men. It testifies to the self-sufficiency, the steadiness of the young lady, the mood for acquaintance with serious intentions. Blue bikini gives the girl a mysterious look. Psychologists advise full elderly women to use heavenly-colored swimsuits. They hide the extra pomp of forms, give the figure slimness.

The choice of color of the car indicates the character of its owner. Indians will consider him a truthful person, and the Chinese will think that an irreparable grief happened in the family of the owner of the car. Cheerful and carefree man is able to choose a blue car, as this color is uplifting.

An overabundance of a blue hue can cause excessive despondency, dissatisfaction with oneself, and intolerance towards other people. At the same time, the abundance of color helps to get rid of the natural timidity, shyness and uncertainty. Some lovers of azure shades are characterized by arrogance, love for the construction of castles in the air, light infantilism.

There is a type of people on whom the bluish tone acts depressingly: depression appears, depression, sadness, and a decrease in working capacity. In this case, it is necessary to complement the azure coloring with other tones: white, black, emerald, carrot, cream, amber, brown.

In the interior of the kitchen is best not to use the colors of the sky blue, as they suppress the appetite.

People who are negatively related to blue shades are tired of living in continuous fear, depression and discord with themselves. They want radical change that can save them from imbalance.