Red

Apple. Rose. Heart.

Red represents energy, action, desire and passion. A powerful color that is exciting and assertive, it presents a strong energy. On one side red is often seen in depictions of love in hearts and roses. On the other hand, it can show anger and revenge. In college, red solo cups remain a staple at parties and seeing them almost guarantee that crazy times are going down.

Maroon. Crimson. Scarlet. 

Orange

Carrot. Clementine. Pumpkin.

A combination of red and yellow, orange represents adventure, interactions and friendship. The most common orange item is probably the fruit that shares its name. Found in juice and always a snack option, orange is found in different places and can always brighten up your day.

Peach. Amber. Burnt Orange.

Yellow

Sunshine. Butter. Daffodil.

Yellow is uplifting and represents happiness, fun and intellect. Yellow resonates with the left side of the brain and is therefore connected with logic and perception. It can be an overwhelming color when presented at high saturations or it can be laid back and calming when toned down.

Citrine Yellow. Golden Yellow. Dark Yellow.

Green

Grass. Frog. Leaf.

Balance can be found within the color of green. Found in nature, it is also growth, renewal and rebirth. As the color of spring it is an emotionally positive color. It is also largely the color of prosperity and financial wealth, while tipping too far can make it represent greed.

Lime Green. Aqua. Jade Green.

Blue

Sky. Blueberry. Ocean.

Blue is a quiet color that represents loyalty and trust. This prominent color can reduce stress, creating calmness when interacted with. Blue is also the color to represent devotion and religion. On a sadder angle, blue is often representative of nostalgia.

Sky Blue. Aquamarine. Navy.

Purple

Amethyst. Lavender. Grape.

Representing the future and dreams, purple relates to the imagination. It is commonly associated with royalty and gives an image of luxury and wealth. There is also a richness in purple that can represent ambitions and leadership.

Lilac. Mauve. Plum.

Pink

Flamingo. Blush. Carnation.

Pink is love, but different from red it is more nurturing. It is a romantic color showing kindness and tenderness. A sign of hope, pink gives off feelings of reassurance and comfort. Pink is non-threatening and can remind you of childhood memories, specifically comfort from a mother or mother figure.

Salmon. Fuchsia. Hot Pink.

Brown

Wood. Skin. Chocolate.

Brown is a color of stability and structure. It can be seen as a serious color that is down-to-earth. Brown relates to hard work but is also friendly and dependable. Associated with agriculture and the outdoors, it is a wholesome and natural color, found all around us.

Tan. Beige. Chestnut.

Black

Coal. Panther. 8 Ball.

Secretive and unknown, black is often a mysterious color. Black can be an intimidating color that produces power. Seen as sophisticated, wearing black can give others an idea of elegance and confidence. While black is representative of the end, all ends are new beginnings.

Onyx. Smoky Black. Asphalt.

White

Snow. Paper. Moon

White is commonly the color of purity and innocence, which explains the wearing of white by western brides. It can represent wholeness and completion while seen as new beginnings. White offers others a sense of peace, calm and hope. Too much white however can give rise to feelings of emptiness and isolation.

Cream. Eggshell. Ivory.

Information about colors and their deeper meanings were retrieved from--

www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com