According to Wikipedia, “Chromotherapy,” called color therapy, colorology, or chromotherapy, is an alternative medicine method considered pseudoscience and quackery. Wikipedia 

But still, yet, some practitioners are having success by implementing color into their therapy sessions.

One example of how this is done is by using a blue LED light. A 2014 study showed that participants who were exposed to blue light for one hour had a decrease in levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The participants also reported feeling calmer and more relaxed after exposure to the blue light.

Color is linked to emotion and energy

In art therapy, color is often associated with a person’s emotions. However, color may also influence a person’s mental or physical state. For example, studies have shown that some people looking at the color red resulted in an increased heart rate, which then led to additional adrenaline being pumped into the bloodstream. The color red may also increase a person’s appetite.

In some cultures, certain colors are associated with specific emotions. For example, white is often associated with purity, innocence, and cleanliness in Western civilizations. On the other hand, the color black is often associated with death, darkness, and evil. In Eastern cultures, the color white is associated with death and mourning, while the color red is associated with good luck and happiness.

Are colors linked to emotions?

Ok, so how are they linked to emotions? Well, for one we know that colors and emotions are in fact, closely linked. Warm colors can evoke different emotions than cool colors, and bright colors can create different feelings than muted colors. It all depends on how the psychological effects of color are being used. Every color creates different emotions and feelings.

Colors are mood-setters and creators, so it’s no surprise that design experts consider them some of the most critical aspects of any room. Vibrant colors might produce a livelier feeling, while more subdued ones can promote relaxation, for example.

For example, the color red can stir up feelings of anger and aggression, while the color blue can create a sense of calmness and serenity. Yellow can make people feel happy and optimistic, while black can create feelings of sadness and despair.

To create the right mood or atmosphere you are seeking “within,” it’s important to choose the right colors when painting your face. If you want to feel happy and energetic, use bright colors like yellow or orange. If you want to feel calm and relaxed, use cool colors like blue or green. If you want to scare off any Halloween creatures, use blacks and dark greens or browns. 

How does art make you feel better?

Art gives a feeling of joy and boosts a good mood. Artwork fosters the feeling of relaxation, creativity, and inspiration. Any form of creativity can reduce the stress hormone cortisol and encourage the good hormones endorphins and dopamine in our brains. Dopamine is responsible for the pleasure principle in our brain.

It has been proven that looking at art can increase dopamine levels by 9 percent! Art is everywhere and in everything, if only you just look around you.

How does color affect mental health?

Studies have shown that blue and green can create a calming atmosphere; orange and yellow can stimulate appetite; red and pink can inspire passion and energy; while purple can boost creativity and productivity.

Now more than ever, corporations recognize how the atmosphere their employees work in on a daily basis affects them and their productivity. As a result, many hours and large amounts of money are spent each year on color consultations to achieve just the right mix of colors in the workplace. But, the fact is, different colors can affect our emotions and mental state.

So, if you are feeling down, or need a little boost, try incorporating some color into your life! Paint your face, wear bright clothes, or surround yourself with colorful objects. It might just be the thing you need to brighten up your day.

What is color therapy?

All in all, color therapy is a type of art therapy that employs colors to change a person’s emotions or state of mind. Where distinct hues can produce different ambiances and invoke distinct feelings, generating the mood or environment you are hoping to achieve “within,” making it very crucial in picking the right colors.