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Color Psychology of Blue

Reader Responses

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While blue has different symbolic meanings, individual reactions to the color blue can vary widely. The following are some of the reactions to the color blue that readers have shared.

Reader Responses to Blue

True blue colors are depressing by themselves. Guess the only exception to that is on the ocean looking out to where the sky and water meet. That is relaxing. But even then some white comes in to play.
--Sheilah

Blue makes me feel cool, weightless, and spiritual.
--Calinda

I like blue, but I find after I am in the room for an hour or so I have to leave.
--Donald and Sharon

Blue, light blues, and royal blues have always gave me a sense of calmness.
--Jane

Blue is serene in cool tones. In the warm tones it can feel refreshing.
--Sunny

It makes me want to go swimming.
--Msherberg

Blue for me is tranquility - I associate it with water, and the wonderful weightlessness of water.
--Duane

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How does blue make you feel? Do you associate blue with certain qualities or situations? Share your responses.

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