Secondary Colours

Yellow

The colour yellow has a relatively long wavelength. It is considered to be the colour that has the greatest effect on the psychological state as it is highly stimulating. It is often associated with cowardliness. Yellow can also signify optimism, happiness, friendliness and creativity but has negative associations with fear, depression and anxiety.

Orange

Orange is a combination of red and yellow and is therefore quite a powerful colour. It is often related with issues of physical comfort such as food, shelter, warmth, etc. It is a warm colour that signifies security, sensuality and fun. It can also be associated with deprivation, frustration and immaturity.

Violet

This colour has the shortest wavelength and is also described as purple. At one time, violet or purple dye was the most expensive colour dye and therefore only wealthy people or royalty could afford to have purple coloured clothing. Still today, the colour purple is associated with luxury and decadence. It is the last colour in the visible spectrum and seems to be related with time, space and the cosmos and is also considered to be a spiritual colour.

Pink

Pink is actually a tint of red and is the only tint colour that has its own name. All other tints are generally called a darker version or lighter version of their respective colour such as light and dark blue. Pink often represents femininity, love and sexuality and is also considered to be a nurturing and physically soothing colour. It can also be associated with emasculation and physical weakness.