This morning while I was going to office I was thinking about Black and white - the colors , to be specific. How unique they are. White seems to be an absence of colors when in actuality it is the combination of all colors. On the other hand Black , is an absence of color. In fact it is not a color at all - it's a void. (.. i know, I think about some really random stuff )
Well strange thing is I was reading some paranormal stuff and guess what I stumbled across - a huge discussion about what Black and White stands for . Most of these stuff I know myself , but it was too much of an amazing coincidence finding something I was musing over, discussed in a totally unrelated website , so I thought I should be writing this down here. So here are some fun, weird/strange things about these colors :
The color black relates to the hidden, the secretive and the
unknown, and as a result it creates an air of mystery. It keeps things bottled
up inside, hidden from the world.
In color psychology this color gives protection from external emotional stress.
It creates a barrier between itself and the outside world, providing comfort
while protecting its emotions and feelings, and hiding its vulnerabilities,
insecurities and lack of self confidence.
Black is the absorption of all color and the absence of light. Black hides, while white brings to light. What black covers, white uncovers.
We all use black at various times to hide from the world around us in one way
or another. Some of us use it to hide our weight; others among us use it to
hide our feelings, our fears or our insecurities.
In color psychology, black means power and control, hanging on to information
and things rather than giving out to others. Black is intimidating, unfriendly and unapproachable because of the power it
exudes. It can prevent two-way communication because of its intimidation. The salesman
wearing all black will make a lot of sales, but no friends! It radiates
authority, but creates fear in the process. Black implies self-control and discipline, independence and a strong will, and
giving an impression of authority and power.
Black absorbs negative energy. It is useful to carry something black with you
to protect you from harm and negativity when traveling or when going about your
usual daily activities outside your home.
People who like black may be conventional, conservative and serious, or they
may think of themselves as being sophisticated or very dignified. The color black is often seen as a color of sophistication, as in 'the little
black dress', or 'the black tie event'. Affluent and success orientated women often choose black as it can give an
impression of elegance, sophistication and confidence.
Black is often associated with sexiness and seduction, as in the temptress in
sexy black lingerie creating an air of mystery and intrigue. It can also imply
submission to another (including a sexual partner), similar to the priest
wearing black robes in submission to God.
Black is the end, but the end always implies a new beginning. When the light
appears, black becomes white, the color of new beginnings.
Teenagers often have a psychological need to wear black during the stage of
transition from the innocence of childhood to the sophistication of adulthood.
It signifies the ending of one part of their life and the beginning of another,
allowing them to hide from the world while they discover their own unique
identity. It is important they go through this stage but a worry when it
continues on into adult years if they continue to wear black to the exclusion
of other colors.
Too much black can cause depression and mood swings and create a negative
environment. Combined with white only, it can create an argumentative
atmosphere. It is best to use some color with black to lighten and brighten its energy.
