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Readers Respond: Does Color Symbolism Matter in Graphic Design?

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Turquoise

I LOVE THIS COLOR:) it reminds me of the ocean and the beach in Sicily.
—Guest Samanta

blue

blue is a calm all around color that you can you on almost every thing
—Guest matt k

yellow...

i like yellow because its sunny and cheer full and i like it.
—Guest CR!!STY

Red for Passion

Red is all about living and the passion of doing so....it can also stop traffic...so who would not want to get attention!!
—Guest Rita Marie

bam!

Green is the my faaav color :) I especially like lime green the best.
—Guest Celinaaaaa!!! :)

Turquoise BABY

Turquoise give me energy and it reminds me of beaches.
—Guest Sha boom boom

Lois

Purple has been my favorite color for 53 years. I'm 54 years old. Next comes pink...
—LoisLeemans

symbolic meaning

white, is associated with purity, innocence, virginity, light and goodness. White is also the color of cleanliness. It is considered to be the color of perfection. We imagine angels dressed in white, because angels are pure innocent virgin spirits created by god. white is the color of perfection because white is the color of the angels wings, the angels, created by god that live in heaven, the kingdom of god, a place of complete bliss and delight and peace, the place where angels are, virgin innocent angels with white wings. White is associated with angels for angels are good. White is a sacred pure color. White indicates fermininity, neutrality. The beauty of the white dove, white doves, just like angels, resemble white, for a white dove is the symbol of the holy spirit, the holy spirit, connecting with angels, spirits of goodness. White being, the color of goodness, the color............... of perfection.
—Guest Kenzie

Meaning of two colors together

I once read a book published in Germany which explained the meaning of each combination of two color. For instance, green and black indicated stubbornness. Blue and red indicated the longing for emotional connectedness. The book has color cut-outs for each color that you could put together. Does anyone remember this book??
—Guest nyny3a

GREEN IS GREAT!!!

i think green isn't just earthy tones.I also think green is beauty. When i say that i mean green is one color that matches most peoples eyesor skin tone. I'm not saying we are green i am saying it evens everything out and can sometimes gives people more confidence about there apperance or even their thoughts.I think green can make us feel magical lol no i am not crazy but i do get that type of feeling from it so try some green in your life
—Guest Freaky fariy

Complementary?

Complementary colors are opopsite each other on the color wheel not contrasting colors. Complementary colors are not right next to each other on the color wheel that is part of the harmonious colors which are 3 color consecutively on the color wheel.
—Guest Vanessa

the best one

BLACK & ONLY BLACK... with combination of royal blue, dark gray, steel gray, smoke gray, ice blue,
—Guest anurag

Maybe

Hmm... It might be an idea to read 'The Grey Book' I suppose, after all it's good to train yourself to think without colour, but ultimately colour can be vital. Just try selling something using the colour Orange in parts of Ireland; or something using Red, White and Black in Holland. It's our job to be aware of public sensibilities. Some colour symbolisms are all too real.
—Guest MagicsArt

BLACK AND LAVENDER

many people asks black is an against color. i am agree with them.black is a wonderful color.but it dominate all colors.i like lavender color,because it's look like peaceful color
—Guest mega

Colors

I enjoy all colors but my favorites are Blue, Red, Purple, some yellows. I've studied Color me a season. I'm not fond of the Fall colors. Yet I like the Fall Red's and Oranges. I'm a spring person, which are Bright colors. I'm an artist and I love hobbies and crafts, paintings. Thank You for letting me express my likes. Sincerely Yours Loleta Disernia
—Guest Loleta

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