How Color Affects Mood in The Workplace

Blue is proven to make people more agreeable, relaxed and quiet. Since colors tend to evoke feelings of where they appear in nature, blue’s connection to a clear sky and a vast ocean evoke feelings of calmness, dependability, loyalty and wisdom. Wear blue to show you’re an expert and have confidence in what you say and do.

Blue could be a good color for larger walls, or main rooms in a workspace. It isn’t overwhelming, but creates a calm energizing atmosphere that’s perfect for productivity and focus. Blue is centering and leveling, which will be reflected in the quality of work which is produced in a blue workspace.

Accent your office with GREEN.

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Green is the best color for a desktop background because it causes the least amount of eye strain. Since blue can lower heart rates and green reduces anxiety and is associated with money, combining them is the best for a high-powered and effective workplace.

Green also brings connotations of earthiness, health, and environmentalism. It can be a calming, yet modern choice for a workspace and creates a regenerative effect in workers. Especially when combined with natural wood tones, green is a very chic choice for any office space.

Use RED and BLACK sparingly.  

These colors can evoke conflict, aggression and rising blood pressure and should be avoided if office flare ups are a threat. Also it is best to largely avoid grey, which is passive and dampens energy.

If red is utilized, it is best used in accents or detailing. A small pop of red can be beneficial for a bit of energy or visual excitement in a workplace. It can elevate energy and passion in the workspace, while avoiding the tendency of red to overwhelm.

Use Colors To Invoke The Mood You Want

Now that you know understand mood color meanings and how colors affects mood, you can choose the colors to enhance the workplace operations around you. Don’t forget that the use of a mood color can also make a statement about your organizational values and its culture. 

For many, completely rehabbing a workspace can be difficult. Painting an entire space might be a hassle, that’s unworkable without disrupting normal office function. If you have a single wall easily available, you could use a workspace wall mural to change up color schemes.

Otherwise, consider bringing in an outside art consultant to curate intentional artwork for your workspace that highlights and encourages certain color schemes. You could also bring in an art rental service for a rotating set of art prints that keeps your workspace fresh.