'What's Your Mood Say?'

You might remember slipping a murky colored stone onto your finger as a child, watching as in minutes the thermochromic accessory changed its hue from a deep blue to a misty gray. The mood ring claimed to change according to your mood, even though it was really your body temperature that determined the ring’s color.

Everyone wanted to know then: Was I calm and relaxed like the color blue or nervous and stressed like the color black?

The mood ring is not the first time that a person associated a mood or personality with a color. Color has always played a part in our lives – from our choice of curtains and color of our walls, to the color of a dress or car. Did you know that when it comes to buying, three out of every four purchases is determined by color?

Classic mood ring

Discover the meaning behind a color and what your next choice color pick has to say about you:

Royal and Tranquil

Perhaps one of the most popular colors, blue is the color representative of the sky and peace. It is a color closely associated with royalty. It is known for its calming affects and is therefore often used in hospitals and nurseries. If blue is your favorite color, you are a harmonious person who is capable, sensitive and compassionate. You are cautious in your fashion choices and conscientious of ongoing projects.

Upbeat and Artistic

A little mellow yellow

The color yellow could not have a sunnier disposition. It is a color associated with those that are creative, artistic and innovative. Those who are drawn to yellow are optimistic and tend to be cerebral, idealistic and imaginative.

Passionate and moody

Red is the color of love, hate, courage and joy. With such a spectrum of associations, it is no wonder that red is the moodiest of all colors. Those who desire attention or who would like to create a cheerful atmosphere turn to red. If red is your color, you are a bit impulsive, sexy and maybe even athletic.

Lavish and Strong

The color purple

The color of luxury and sensuality, we find the color purple used often in religious garb or bottled as a lavender perfume scent. It is rich and lavish, a symbolic of opulence. If purple is your color, you are glamorous, strong and observant.

Now look at that set of pillows on the sofa or that silk blouse hanging in the closet and tell me: “What does its color say about you?”

-S. Gonzalez

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