The Colour Orange - An Overview
It is said that the colour orange is a colour that you either love or hate. Orange is a very sociable colour that stimulates our urge to socialise, be active but also stimulates our appetite. In Christianity orange is associated with gluttony whereas in the Native American tradition it is associated with kinship.
Imagine that in England in the Elizabethan era the colour orange could only be worn by some people and this was dictated by law. Orange symbolised courage.
Today most of us associate orange with flamboyance, sociability, enthusiasm, vibrant people, energy and warmth. It is a fun, warm colour and is sometimes worn by people who wish to attract attention. This can be due to the fact that they feel sociable or want to stand out from the crowd.
Orange is also associated with creativity and it can increase the supply of oxygen to the brain, stimulating mental activity and appetite. Young people are more accepting of orange and it has been very successful in the advertising industry for promoting food items and toys.
The Colour Orange-In Your Environment
As orange is such an energising colour that can encourage creativity, appetite and mental activity, it is the perfect choice for rooms which are chosen for some creative purpose or a social purpose.
In a bedroom it can be used in smaller does and it is best to choose a gold tone or a peach tone, or otherwise make sure it is a very small dose of orange.
"There is no blue without yellow and without orange." is a quote from Vincent Van Gogh. This is excellent advice in making orange work for you in your environment, as indigo is the complementary colour for orange.
So you could benefit from using orange in:
1. An office
2. A playroom
3. A studio (art, music etc.)
4. A restaurant
5. The dining room
6. The sitting room
7. The hallway
The Colour Orange-In The Chakra System
The word chakra is a Sanskrit word which means wheel. According to some traditions, we have a number of chakras in our bodies. These chakras move in a spiral distributing energy and consciousness. If our chakras are balanced your health should be very good, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
Orange is the colour of the second chakra which can be found just below the naval. When this chakra is blocked you may have sexual guilt or emotional problems. The second chakra, also called the Spleen Chakra or Sacral Chakra, relates to reproductive and sexual capacity.
If you feel you may not be as happy emotionally as you would like to be, introduce some orange into the environment, clothes or gemstones that you wear. Check out the shades below to be sure that you are getting the optimum result.
The Colour Orange-Different Shades Mean Different Things
If the shade of orange is dark it can relate to or encourage feelings of deceit and distrust.
For the peak in sexual passion and enjoyment it is the red-orange shade of orange which you need to involve in either your clothing or environment. This shade also encourages feelings of dominance and a desire to act.
A shade of orange that has element of gold encourages feelings of prestige. These golden orange hues help attract wealth, wisdom and quality.
If you want to inject some orange into your own environment or as a present into someone else's life, then own great option is the range of Bombay Duck door knobs. These colourful glass door knobs come in a range of designs and colours, which include different shades of orange.
One last thought, which is that orange in a kitchen or a family eating area should be used according to the eating habits of the family. What does this mean? As orange can stimulate our appetites it may not be wise to have too much of it around if you wish to diet or not feel mysteriously encouraged to eat more than you may need!