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Color Psychology - Orange

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Color Psychology - Orange


Orange is very blatant and vulgar. It makes you immediately start having feelings.--Wolf Kahn

The Color Psychology of Orange

  • Orange is a combination of yellow and red and is considered an energetic color.

  • Orange calls to mind feelings of excitement, enthusiasm, and warmth.

  • Orange is often used to draw attention, such as in traffic signs and advertising.

How does orange make you feel? Do you associate orange with certain qualities or situations? You can discover how other people react to the color orange in these reader responses to orange, and share your own reactions in the comments area found below.

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