Your Personality: What Does Your Favorite Color Say About you?

Do you have a favorite color? Perhaps you have multiple favorite colors. The world is filled with colors! So much so, in fact, that they are usually overlooked. Though many consider color as nothing more than objects that produce various sensations on the eye, colors have a psychological effect on us as well. They can impact your mood, influence your behavior, and shift your understanding. Therefore, your favorite color may also tell you what your color personality is, which is utilized in the psychology of color or the knowledge of how colors can make you feel. 

Color Psychology 

Have you ever heard the term “They revealed their true colors?” The term “true colors” in that someone acted how they behave, instead of in a fake way. The idea that colors, particularly our favorite color, are somehow linked to our personalities is explored in Color Psychology. 

Extending color psychology into the range of personalities shows that colors aren't just about what looks the best, but about what purpose we subconsciously connect to those colors and how to use that to benefit our lives.

What Does your Favorite Color Says About You

1. If Your Favorite Color Is Blue …

Blue is stable, peaceful, harmonious, and trustworthy. Therefore, brands that want to be most well-known for their strength, durability, or reliability will use blue in their logos. 

Personality traits of blue:

• Trustworthy

• Dependable

• Compassionate

• Gentle

• Loyal

• Peaceful

• Strong

2. If Your Favorite Color Is Red …

Red is a bold color choice associated with passion, excitement, thrill, danger, energy, and action. You may see that some brands use red for their "call to action" buttons ("shop now," "order now," etc.). This is because red is an intense color that can provoke strong emotions that can encourage you to buy things.

Personality traits of red:

• Bold

• Adventure-lover

• Thrill-seeker

• Can be perceived as intimidating

• Can be a little impulsive

3. If Your Favorite Color Is Green …

Two of the things that make the world go 'round are linked with the color green: nature and money. Green can mean growth, health, fertility, wealth, wellness, or charity. But, unfortunately, green can also be linked with negative connotations such as envy or jealousy.

Personality traits of green:

• Down-to-earth

• Practical

• Loves to help others

• Loves to give advice

• Enjoys the outdoors and gets balance in life important

• In regards to productivity, you like to examine the situation before diving in, you're a problem solver, and you can find creative ways to think outside the box

4. If Your Favorite Color Is Pink ...

Pink is often linked with femininity, love, and playfulness, but pink can also be seen as a somewhat immature color. Therefore, you will notice many pink in a child's toy brands or packaging to indicate playful, whimsical fun. 

Personality traits of pink:

• Playful

• Fun

• Maybe a little romantic

• Love and family are important to you

• You carry your heart on your sleeve and aren't scared to express your emotions

5. If Your Favorite Color Is Orange ...

Orange often indicates happiness, creativity, success, freedom, and the balance that brings it all together. Marketers may use this color to get your attention to a catchy title or important note on their website.

Personality traits of orange:

• Social, perhaps an extrovert

• Fun and playful energy that people like

• Enjoys deep conversation

• You nurture things

• Cheerful

• Loves to play the host at events or parties

6. If Your Favorite Color Is Purple ...

Purple can be related to power, royalty, wisdom, privilege, and spirituality. 

Personality traits of purple:

• Craves own identity

• Quick-witted

• Loves unique things and wants to stand out from the crowd

• You shine on creativity and inspiration hits you randomly, enabling you to tune out the world and focus on it

7. If Your Favorite Color Is Yellow ...

Happiness, positivity, and the warm summer sun are what yellow tells us of. Brands may use a dash of yellow in their logo to make you feel happy when you view their products. In addition, many "free shipping" icons on websites may be yellow to attract you to something positive and cheerful.

Personality traits of yellow:

• A positive spirit

• Cheerful

• Optimistic

• Calming for those around them

• Adventurous

• Contagious smiles and happiness spreads to each person they meet

8. If Your Favorite Color Is Black ...

Black can express so many different things: boldness, mystery, uniqueness, intrigue, and power. But it can also mean unhappiness, pain, darkness, or grief. Black is connected with death and mourning but can also be linked with luxury, strength, and intensity.

Personality traits of black:

• Bold

• Serious 

• Perhaps a little impulsive at times.

• Risk-taker

• You're trustworthy

• You're strong and hold a sense of respect from your peers

9. If Your Favorite Color Is White ...

White is usually associated with purity - in Western cultures, white is for weddings and hospitals, generally implying cleanliness, purity, and order. Therefore, brands will usually add a splash of white or use white to balance more intense colors (such as red).

Personality traits of white:

• Calm

• Innocent

• Peaceful

• Perhaps a bit simple

• You want the thought of a "fresh start" or a blank canvas