Color psychology

What does black color mean?

What does black color mean?
Content
  1. Let's start with the characteristics
  2. What symbolizes
  3. Perception Features
  4. What kind of people like it?

Black is the color of sadness and unfulfilled hopes. Is it really? Or maybe the one who chooses black still has his own specific goals and hopes for the future, or does he look at the questions of being in a peculiar way? What does black color really mean and how does it affect a person’s character and fate? Read our material and you will learn everything.

Let's start with the characteristics

Since ancient times, black has been identified with night time. Especially close to this color is the psychology of a woman who has crossed the line of a young age. Many try to look elegant and emphasize their dignity in this way.

He takes first place in its significance in esoteric circles. And since the color of the night symbolizes the mystery of the universe, it is widely used by various sorcerers and magicians. With it, they can solve the various secrets of the other world.

If something is connected with black color, then it always means emptiness, fear, darkness and dark forces. No wonder the dark tones are directly related to death and to everything that surrounds it - mourning, sadness, the grave.

Why is the color of mourning black? Because he is associated in Christianity with Hell. In other cases, this is the case. For example, in Mexico, in ancient times, the faces of priests who directly offered sacrifices were painted black.

Not without reason, since childhood many still remember either a fairy tale or a parable: “In a black, black room there was a black, black table, and on it ...” and so on. What is this talking about? The fact that people associate their most obsessive fears with this color scheme. Black color is contraindicated in children, as it carries the hidden meaning of the threat.It should not be worn by pregnant and lactating women.

Their psyche can perceive the environment incorrectly, and the representative of the weaker sex will become depressed. And the child will definitely suffer from this.

In any nightmare films or works, negative characters wear dark cloaks and throw the same hoods on their heads. Often, the word "black" is used for conspiracies. They do it when they want someone to die.

All this happens, because initially the human brain perceives certain colors and colors in a certain way, since they are an integral part of our life. And only night, namely its black shade, is able to “absorb” all color schemes and immerse us in a complete loss of reality.

But you cannot judge everything so one-sidedly. Sometimes black color means something good, bearing life and prosperity. In African republics, dark shades are associated with clouds. They deliver moisture to the earth that can revive life and restore natural balance. Therefore, some nations idolize this tone, and it is designated as "life."

This inconsistency is supported by the psychological perception of the fairer sex. Some of them believe that black color symbolizes some refinement. Girls who dress in dark clothes or put on black lingerie are considered extremely sexual. And this carries the positive side of the dark shade.

Therefore, one cannot be completely sure of all statements. Black color seems to mean the end of everything (life, hopes, desires) and at the same time something new must begin at the end of something. Love will die for one person, but a new one will be born - for another. It is not for nothing that they say that death is not the end. This is the case with black. It gives a rebirth for something more advanced and fresh. For example, just like day replaces night. And here, perception depends on the person himself and his mood.

What symbolizes

To answer these questions, you need to understand in more detail all the details. So, the black color in itself, at first glance, carries a certain meaning. Its symbolism and use consist in the fact that one of the people wants to show everyone around him his emotional mood or attitude to the world.

In cases of mourning sadness, people are fenced off in this way from fun and joyful communication. So they express their depression. It would never occur to anyone to tell jokes to someone who was wearing dark clothes.

In another situation, some individuals use black in their wardrobe when they want to express their inner protest. For example, some representatives of well-known youth movements put on purple-black outfits and color their hair, eyes and even lips accordingly. Perhaps this is how they want to say something to people, but they don’t understand them. And from this their outfits become even blacker.

The priests also use black color in their clothes. These are their rules that have evolved over the years. And he in this situation also has its purpose and carries a certain meaning. Confucianism provides for knowledge and wisdom, while Buddhism considers black to be a sign of ignorance; Judaism provides for a “black post”.

Business style involves wearing suits and dresses that are dark in color. True, some “dilution” of it with white or other light tones is provided here.

A variety of dark shades indicate a complete lack of color. And this is the correct remark. In the dark, at night, it is very difficult to distinguish any color. If total darkness sets in, then emptiness sets in. Maybe that’s why many people are biased towards this color scheme.

A gloomy tone, along with other shades, unambiguously indicates some kind of human thoughts. Dark clothes can tell a lot about the nature of a person.Some consider themselves to be a bohemian and prefer to use this color in their wardrobe. Restrained tones indicate that the individual "knows his own worth," and therefore he does not have to stand out from the crowd. Even dressed in black, he will shine and delight others with his outstanding abilities.

One way or another, the "night color" is different in that it carries more negative energy than positive. However, everywhere it is necessary to look for positive aspects. And this shade deserves to be in trend.

Perception Features

Each color carries in itself some information about the world around us, since everything that we see has its own specific forms and conveys certain information. Black color, unlike other colors, does not emit waves: neither long nor short. It is as if it absorbs our perception and directs it somewhere to the very depths of consciousness.

Black is rightfully considered the most mysterious color. It affects the human psyche differently from other colors. Even gray can cause a lot of positive emotions, but black is almost always associated with poor state of mind. Psychologists have learned to use this well. With the help of tests that use coloristics, they determine the level of depression. In children, fears are revealed in this way. When a child paints a picture and takes only dark tones for this, then you need to sound the alarm. Such drawings mean that the baby is under stress.

The perception of the black color can increase or, conversely, decrease. It depends on the psychophysiological state of a person. To improve the internal situation, specialists apply color therapy. To do this, they take bright colors (yellow, green or orange colors), which contribute to the complete restoration of mental balance, and contrast them with black.

The destructive nature of black can be redirected to creation. For starters, you can invite a person to write letters (preferably hieroglyphs) in black ink on white (or yellow) paper. Then gradually change the black tonality by reducing it. Smoothly switch to a gray tint, and then to a more life-affirming one. So imperceptibly, the person’s consciousness begins to tune in the right way. He forgets about losses and ill health. Anyone who prefers to mourn, after certain psychological manipulations, begins to “open” the soul for the perception of positive emotions.

The color perception of the individual must be approached more than seriously. Perhaps this is how you prevent sluggish depression in your loved one.

If you leave it as it is, a certain person may develop a depressive state in a very serious form.

What kind of people like it?

Any one of us is faced with black colors in clothes or at home. Dark tones are much more practical, and therefore they enjoy some success. And if an office worker puts on a suit every day that has a very dark shade, this does not mean that he fell into a depressed state.

It’s just that some people owe a duty or job to look that way, that is, to be always elegant. Often a person likes to put on black clothes not because he has any beliefs or is in deep mourning, but because it is this type of equipment that makes it possible to save time and money.

On dark trousers or a skirt, slight pollution does not appear for a long time. For those who want to stay in trend, just wear a black jacket every day with a dazzling white blouse or shirt. Such a wardrobe will help to complement the image that is inherent in a business person.

No wonder the heads of state and various companies dress strictly and tastefully. They are not inherent in clothes that are distinguished by flashy tones and shades.Thanks to the appearance, the responsible employee shows that he should be treated with respect and respect.

Each of us has ever watched a person transform after putting on a black suit with a tie. Literally before his eyes, he immediately began to seem arrogant and important. From this we can conclude that the clothes of the color of the night gives its owner a certain charm and special energy.

However, the love of black clothes is inherent not only to business people, but also to frivolous teenagers. With the help of the dark gamut language, young people express their moods and show a certain protest. Fortunately, this trend in behavior ends as soon as a young man or girl has a goal in life.

Fortunetellers, magicians and people who are fond of various dark practices, try to dress themselves in black. They do this in order to intimidate the townsfolk, thereby catching them by surprise and then introducing them into a trance. Especially gifted specialists of this profile do it well.

The most conservative and important people decorate their home with furniture and curtains in dark colors. By the way, these people have a certain taste. Strictness of the interior emphasizes their business style and suggests that the owner knows his own worth. And do not think that a lover of gloomy interior is always in deep depression. Surely the apocalyptic mood of his premises is more than compensated by a large amount of light. And this suggests that any person has the right to self-expression.

The fairer sex often use the "color of the night" to reduce their size. As has long been known, the black color "slim". And if you decorate your figure with a dress with the appropriate color, you can hide the extra pounds in this way.

As can be seen from the observations, black color can say a lot. And do not associate it only with the dark side of the world. Due to the all-consuming shade, some individuals can attract attention. Others just live and dress in "non-brand" outfits.

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