Research: Colour

Researching colours in relation to relaxation:

Green: Green has a strong affinity with nature, helping us connect and empathise with others and the natural world. We instinctively seek it when under stress or experiencing emotional trauma. Green creates a feeling of comfort and relaxation, calmness and space, lessening stress, balancing and soothing the emotions. Green brings physical equilibrium and relaxation. It has a balancing quality. Words associated with the colour are peaceful, natural, free, contented, mentally and physically relaxing, and calming.

Blue: Blue is a cool, calming colour. It represents the night, so makes us feel calm and relaxed as if we are being soothed by the deep blue of the night sky. Light and soft blues make us feel quiet and protected from all the bustle and activity of the day. Words associated with the colour are soothing, cooling, calming, relaxing, peace, and tranquillity.

White: The colour of ultimate purity is white. It is an all around colour of protection, bringing peace and comfort, alleviating emotional shock and despair, helping cleanse emotions, thoughts and spirit. If you need time and space to reflect on your life, white can give you a feeling of freedom and uncluttered openness. Too much white however can be cold and isolating because white separates us from other people. Words associated with the colour are purity, peacefulness, and cold.

Pink: Pink is another colour that promotes tranquility and peace. In fact, Feng Shui believes pink soothes various energies in a room and keep them understated. It's peacefulness promotes balance of your energies.

Grey: Many of us think of grey as a dull, boring and a bit depressing colour. But the truth is grey has a very soothing and cooling presence. Grey, when paired with blue or white elements, can create a relaxing atmosphere.

Violet: signifies strength, peace and wisdom. It has the capacity to bring balance and make you feel inner peace. Many consider decorating their space with violet to create a peaceful environment. Studies even suggest that the power of meditation can be ten times greater under violet light.


We decided that going with a pastel colour scheme for our stall would work well.

- Research by Sam, colour palette by Bridget