A bright smile lights up a room; without words, it completely changes the mood wherever you are. This is the effect that warm colors have on you. Bright yellows and vibrant oranges all speak joy and happiness. Even after a long rain-shower, a rainbow can turn the ugly into a sight to see outside. While darker colors, like black, absorb heat, warm colors project it, allowing others to feel the warmth and joy that the colors posses themselves. Warm colors can either be a reality or an illusion; some use them to express their joy, while others use them to fool the world and themselves that they are as happy as they seem. Either way, I would say they do their job.

Color Cool-Down

While some people express themselves in a very loud manner, others are more subtle with their expression. And although they aren't as bold or as "colorful" as others may be, it doesn't mean that they have less to share or say; they're just being vulnerable enough to let you in without completely bearing it all. This is best depicted through cooler colors. They are who they are; they're not screaming for attention, but something about them calls to certain individuals. They leave a little more to the imagination. The colors aren't completely cold, but they are not invitingly warm either; they're balanced right between the two. While warmer colors tend to be more vibrant and out-going, cooler colors are more laid-back and mellow; The emotion is still there, you just have to dig a bit deeper to find it.