The nature of color. Three primary colors

Visible light is only a small portion of the spectrum electromagnetic radiation. In addition to it, this spectrum includes radio and microwaves, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, as well as X-rays and gamma rays. And only the visible spectrum is captured by our eyes, only this we interpret as colors! In reality, the blue color differs from, for example, red solely in the frequency of oscillations of electromagnetic waves. At the same time, radio waves have a frequency too low for us to see, and gamma rays have a frequency too high. We've got the basics figured out. Now let me present to your attention some interesting facts about light and the various colors and shades in nature.

Visible light spectrum

Passing through a prism, white light is “split” and forms a spectrum

Essentially, light is invisible energy that travels through space at a tremendous speed of 300 thousand kilometers per second. For us to be able to see it, light must pass through tiny particles of dust, smoke or water vapor (clouds or fog). In addition, our vision can catch rays of light if they fall on any hard object(on clothes, a wall, a tree or even the Moon), are reflected from it and fall on our retina.

Isaac Newton first noticed that when a light ray passes through a prism, it is refracted, forming a spectrum of colors that are always arranged in the same order: from red to violet.

The retina of our eye consists of two types of light-sensitive cells, they are called rods and cones. Rods are responsible for detecting the intensity and brightness of light, while cones perceive color and sharpness. Cones, in turn, are divided into three more types. Each of them has maximum sensitivity to the red, green or blue part of the spectrum. These colors are considered primary; and when they are combined, secondary ones are formed, such as yellow, blue or violet. A similar principle is used to form thousands of other shades that we see every day.

This is interesting: If we imagine the entire electromagnetic spectrum as the distance between New York and San Francisco (about 4 thousand kilometers), then visible light will take only 40 meters from this distance. Now imagine how many things there are in the world that people cannot see!

Light and darkness

Light and darkness are inseparable

At the end of the 18th century, the German scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe discovered that if you look through a prism at a dark object located on a light background, a colored glow will be observed around it. Its right half represents transitions between white, yellow, red and black, the left half – between blue, cyan, white and black. When these two sections are superimposed on each other, an inverted spectrum is formed.

Color is a contrast between dark and light. On one side of the spectrum we see warm shades (yellow and red, which turn into black and white), on the other, on the contrary, cold ones (blue and indigo, giving way first to white and then to black).

You have probably noticed more than once that the sun sinking below the horizon takes on a reddish tint, and the color of the sky changes from blue to orange. These changes are due to the fact that when our star is low above the horizon, its rays pass through denser atmospheric layers. When bright light is dimmed by passing through a medium of high optical density, we perceive it as red.

If you look in the opposite direction, you will notice that the blue sky takes on a dark blue or even purple color. These tones are at the opposite end of the spectrum to red.

Colored shadows

In fact, all the shadows are the same - gray!

If you look at a window for a few seconds during the day and then close your eyes, you will briefly see its negative image - a light frame and a dark middle. The situation is similar with other brightly lit colored objects. Each color has its own “negative” shade: red has blue, green has purple, blue has yellow. When you close your eyes, darkness “appears” in front of them instead of light. The afterimage of the images you saw remains, but the colors are replaced by the opposite ones.

If you point two at a vase different sources lights that are close to each other, it will cast two shadows. If one source emits blue, its shadow will also appear blue, and the other will appear yellow. In fact, both shadows are the same, gray. The fact that they seem different to us is a consequence of an optical illusion.

What color do objects actually have?

Objects do not have such a constant characteristic as color

The color of objects we see is determined by lighting conditions. Let's say you have a green T-shirt. At least in daylight it appears green to you. But what happens if, for example, you find yourself in a room with red lighting? What color will it be then? It would seem that when red and green merge, yellow is obtained, but in this case clarification is necessary. We has red lighting and green dye on your T-shirt. It's funny, but green dye is a product of mixing blue pigment with yellow. But they do not reflect the color red. This will make your T-shirt appear black! In an unlit room, when you look at it, you will also see a black color. Basically, the entire room will appear black to you simply because the objects in it are not illuminated.

Let's move on to another example. First, try answering the question: “What color is a banana actually?” It would seem that the question couldn’t be simpler. But consider that when a banana is illuminated with white light, which includes all the colors of the visible spectrum, you see yellow simply because it is reflected, while all other shades are absorbed by the surface of the fruit. That is, a banana can have any color, but definitely not yellow. Moreover, purely theoretically, a banana is blue, because this color is the “opposite” of yellow!

It is difficult to realize that objects, in fact, do not have such a characteristic as color. And all the variety of shades that we observe is simply the interpretation of electromagnetic radiation by our brain.

Pink doesn't exist!

Primary colors alternate with additional ones

Look at the color wheel. You will see that additional colors in it alternate with the main ones. Moreover, any additional shade is formed by mixing the primary colors adjacent to it. Yellow is the result of the fusion of red and green, blue is green plus blue, and pink is blue plus red.

At the same time, there is no pink color in the rainbow! Do you know why? The fact is that it simply does not exist in nature! There is yellow, there is blue, but there is no pink, since red and blue colors are located at opposite ends of the spectrum we see. Therefore they cannot intersect. Pink color is the personification of everything that we cannot see in this world.

Vantablack

Incredibly, this black object is actually three-dimensional!

Girls know that wearing black clothes helps them look slimmer and adds elegance and sophistication to their appearance. But have you heard of vantablack - a substance made of carbon nanotubes, which is the blackest substance known to science? It may sound strange, but vantablack is almost impossible to see, because it absorbs no more than 0.035% of the light falling on it.

This is interesting: Do you know how the human eye reacts to vantablack? Thanks practically complete absence reflected light, people perceive it not as an extremely black object, but as... nothing. Like falling into an abyss or, for example, into black hole, like absolute two-dimensional blackness. Yes, yes, you won’t even understand that there is a three-dimensional object in front of you!

English scientists created vantablack in July 2014. This substance has many potential applications. So, they plan to use it to create ultra-sensitive telescopes or stealth aircraft. Vantablack is also interesting to the sculptor Anish Kapoor, who believes that this substance will look very impressive if used as paint to depict bottomless outer space.

People see shades differently

Colorblind people may see red as blue or green.

Did you know that the red dress on that pretty girl over there can appear blue or, for example, green to someone? And which of them is right?

There are millions of people in the world who see the world in different colors due to a disease called color blindness. Some colorblind people cannot distinguish the color red, others cannot distinguish blue or green.

This is interesting: Amazingly, even your significant other perceives this world differently! The fact is that in women, in the retina more cells, perceiving colors. Therefore, they seem brighter to them than to men.

Prohibited colors

I wonder why Belarus and Ukraine used prohibited color combinations to create their flags? :)

Red, yellow, green and blue colors in various combinations help describe all other shades of the visible spectrum. For example, purple can be called red-blue, light green – yellow-green, orange – red-yellow, and turquoise – green-blue. But what would you call a red-green or blue-yellow color, just not mixed, but consisting simultaneously of two tones that compensate each other in our eyes? Probably not, because such shades simply do not exist. By the way, they are also called “forbidden”.

How do we perceive colors? The cones in our retina distinguish between red, green and blue tones based on their wavelengths, which in some cases can overlap. That is, when “green” waves are superimposed on “red” ones, a person can see either yellow, green, or red. Everything is determined by slight differences in wavelength. But a color cannot be both green and red or, for example, blue and yellow.

In 1983, English scientists Hewitt Crane and Thomas Piantanida did the seemingly impossible! After hundreds unsuccessful attempts they managed to recreate those same nameless colors. Scientists made images consisting of alternating red and green stripes(as well as yellow and blue).

This is interesting: When the experiment participants looked at these pictures for some time, the lines between the colors were erased, and they themselves mixed, forming new, previously unknown shades that simply cannot be described.

How animals see in nature

Dogs don't see red

You've probably heard more than once that all dogs are colorblind. But this statement is not entirely true. There are three types of cones in the human retina, but dogs have one less. Therefore, in the world they see, there is no place for the color red.

This is interesting: Squids generally have one type of cones and see only shades of blue. Snakes do not perceive the colors that we see well. But they see perfectly in the infrared range inaccessible to us. Bees distinguish shades of blue and yellow, as well as colors in the ultraviolet range. But the most amazing creatures butterflies should be recognized. Some species have five types of color receptors: three the same as ours, plus two additional ones. Therefore, butterflies can see a wide range of colors that are not perceived by humans!

The human body emits light

The human body actually glows, albeit very faintly

Scientists from Kyoto University have discovered that people emit light. True, it is 1000 times less powerful than the one we can see with the naked eye. They explain this by the presence of by-products of our metabolism - free radicals emitting energy. The researchers also concluded that the peak of human glow occurs at approximately 16-00.

Even people with a very rich imagination cannot imagine some “non-existent” colors. And there are incredibly many of them, because we see only one hundred thousandth part of the spectrum. We hope you now have something to think about before going to bed!

The color red symbolizes many things, from love and blood to courage and sacrifice. It also plays its important role in nature. Such coloring among animals and plants usually warns others of danger and encourages strangers to keep their distance. But people, on the contrary, most often find red plants and animals extremely attractive and try to decorate their homes with their presence. Here's a selection of 25 of the cutest ones.
25. Strawberry poison frog

Native to Central America from Nicaragua to Costa Rica and Panama, this frog is a small animal with a very bright color. This species usually lives in damp lowlands and foothill forests, but sometimes large colonies can be found in such unsettled places as artificial plantations.

The northern cardinal is a North American bird of the cardinal family of the passerine order. This red-feathered bird lives in the forests, gardens, scrub steppes, and swamps of Southern Canada and the eastern United States. Males are bright red, while females are dull red with an olive tint. The bird received its name for the color of its plumage, similar in color to the traditional cloaks of Catholic cardinals.

13. Eastern red-spotted newt

This is a species of eastern newt, widespread in western North America. It lives in small lakes, ponds and rivers near forests with high humidity. This little lizard only seems fragile and defenseless in appearance. In fact, if necessary, it allocates poisonous substance tetrodotoxin, which protects it during proximity to predatory fish and crabs. These newts are often kept at home.

12. Red Velvet Ant

Red velvet ant, German wasp or cow killer - all these names are about the same insect living in the eastern United States. This wasp is the largest of the velvety ants in America and reaches up to 2 cm in size. And although in fact the German wasp cannot kill a cow, its females bite painfully enough to exclaim in their hearts that such a bite could kill a bull.

11. Brazilian moon snake

Scientifically known as Oxyrhopus Melanogenys, this reptile is a smooth-toothed snake species from the northern South America. Its most noticeable feature is its bright red color, and its maximum dimensions are up to 68 cm in length.

10. Red Scorpio Fish

Lives in Pacific Ocean near Japan and is distinguished by the rich red color of its scales and fins. This fish grows up to 76 cm in length, has large, wide pectoral fins, and no swim bladder, which only adds to its eccentric appearance.

9. Tomato frog

Native to Madagascar, this frog is a large, red-bodied frog that swells up when in danger. When a predator tries to grab a bloated frog, its skin secretes a small amount of a thick substance that glues the opponent's eyes and mouth together. A hungry animal has to release its prey in order to see again.

8. Blood Red Glider

This is a medium-sized butterfly, and it belongs to the Nymphalidae family, which lives in Central America. The dorsal part of this amazing insect is blood-red in color, while the color of the ventral side varies from olive to grayish or brown.

7. Red squirrel

Also known as the Eurasian red squirrel, this rodent is one of the tree squirrels found throughout most of the Eurasian continent. The red squirrel lives in coniferous forests, and in temperate broadleaf groves climatic zones Europe and Siberia. The squirrel's fur changes color depending on the time of year and habitat, but red color is usually the most common.

6. Red-headed cardinal beetle

Common to Great Britain, this beetle is medium in size (about 2 cm in length). The bright insect loves forest edges, where there is plenty of food for it in the form of small insects. The red color of the beetle repels more large predators, for which bright color is a signal that potential prey may be poisonous.

5. Cherry shrimp

This variety freshwater shrimp from Taiwan has become a popular aquarium pet. The natural color of an ordinary shrimp is green-brown, but it is the red shrimp that is the most common inhabitant of artificial ornamental ponds because of its attractive appearance. The shrimp is omnivorous and reaches up to 4 cm in size.

4. Scarlet Macaw

This parrot lives in humid tropical forests evergreen South America, and is a large bird with bright multi-colored plumage. The Scarlet Macaw or Macaw is a Neotropical parrot that has been severely damaged by humans and nearly went extinct due to uncontrolled fishing and trade. Now this bird is protected by law.

3. Flat-headed lizard Mwanza agama

Also known by the popular nickname "spiderman lizard" for its red and blue coloration, this agama lives in Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya. Bright lizard prefers to hide in semi-deserts and bask on sunlit rocks.

1. Red-veined darter

White- a symbol of purity and perfection. It includes all the colors of the spectrum and is associated with virtue and divinity. It has a cleansing effect on human energy.

People who choose white as their color are usually neat, honest and sincere. But sometimes they can be very demanding.

Positive "whites" keywords: intactness, completeness, dedication, openness, unity, lightness, versatility, revealing the hidden and false.

Negative "white" keywords: isolation, sterility, numbness, disappointment, stiffness, boredom.

Hang a mirror opposite front door or directly against the bed. In the first case, the energy is immediately directed back to the door, in the second it destroys the marriage or (which is also bad) causes a rival to appear on the horizon.

White color enlivens and illuminates dark rooms. It gives a feeling of cleanliness and freshness.

Red

Red is the color of vital energy. It is a very stimulating and exciting color that enhances human passions. In nature, red color is used to attract the opposite sex. It warms and activates, attracts the eye and communicates danger. It can be used to increase body temperature and increase blood circulation.

People who prefer this color are brave and courageous, but can be vindictive. Often these are optimists. But this color is also characteristic of hot-tempered, sociable types.

Positive "red" keywords: leader, perseverance, fight for your rights, creation, dynamism, perseverance, appreciation, multiplication, revival, gratitude, pioneer.

Negative "red" keywords: physical violence, lust, intolerance, cruelty, destruction, warmongering, hooliganism, stubbornness, shamelessness, shame, guilt.

Red color should be used in rooms where activity and energy are needed.

Wear red when you want to look bold, extravagant and sexy.

Orange

Orange is the color of creation. The color of optimism, freedom and motivation to action. It reveals the hidden capabilities of a person, helps to free oneself from fears and depression. Symbolizes good nature and stimulates sociability.

People who wear orange are proud, independent, have a strong influence on other people and strive to gain popularity.

Positive "orange" keywords: strength, mercy, generosity, tolerance, excitement, boundless energy, fearlessness, sociability, justice, love of freedom.

Negative “orange” keywords: pride, pessimism, forgiveness, deliberateness, tendency to take on and not repay debts, self-justification, deception.

It is good to use orange in rooms intended for communication. People will be friendly and open.

Use orange when you want to look fun, young, funny and relaxed.

Yellow

Yellow color stimulates mental abilities and helps absorb information. Useful for insecurity and shyness. Brings laughter and joy. Like orange, it helps to revive the love of life

The color of energetic people, perhaps talkative or artistic, creative people.

Positive "yellow" keywords: agility, intelligence, joyful perception of life, originality, diligence, receptivity, tolerance, honesty, fairness, self-confidence.

Negative "yellow" keywords: causticity, sarcasm, treachery, absent-mindedness, ignorance, love of chatter, criticality, intolerance, tendency to discuss others, absent-mindedness, stupidity.

Yellow can be used in rooms where concentration and active mental activity are needed.

The color yellow in clothing has the same effect as orange.

Green

The most harmonious and balanced. The color of emotional relationships, conducive to love. Helps get rid of negative feelings and reduces agitation. Has a calming effect on nervous system. It is a fresh, natural color that symbolizes life and harmony.

People who prefer green are usually compassionate and sentimental, loving companionship. They are constant and trusting.

Positive green keywords: insight, tact, practicality, stability, efficiency, generosity, developed imagination, progress, reforms, commitment, sociability.

Negative green keywords: jealousy, resentment, forgetfulness, selfishness, greed, lack of imagination, disorder, disappointment, hypochondria, scarcity.

Green can be used in any room.

Almost always acceptable in clothing. You will be noticeable, but without aggression.

Blue

Blue is a cooling and calming color. It symbolizes peace, tranquility, wisdom and balance. Conducive to rest and relaxation. Instills confidence in a better tomorrow.

Blue is preferred by people striving for spiritual achievements. Not selfish, but sometimes they can be spineless.

Positive blue keywords: wisdom, patience, truth, mental achievement, spirituality, philosophy, contemplation, calm, healing, honesty, devotion.

Negative “blue” keywords: weakness, emotional imbalance, anger, superstition, complacency, sentimental love, coldness, deceit, rancor.

Blue is suitable for recreation rooms, bedrooms, anywhere you want to feel a sense of peace.

A color that is advisable to use when you want to look naive, indecisive and simple-minded.

Blue

Promotes inspiration and fulfillment of desires. The color of devotion and justice.

Blue indicates loyalty and friendliness, but also independence.

Positive "blue" keywords: receptivity, organization, adherence to rules, idealism, fortitude, purification, steadfastness, obedience.

Negative “blue” keywords: fanaticism, fascism, submission, ritualism, confidence in one’s own infallibility, deceit, partiality.

If you want to look serious and inaccessible, then give preference to blue.

Violet

The color of the highest kindness, love and wisdom. This is a powerful color that is a companion to leaders. Sharpens vision and senses. Helps balance physical and spiritual energy.

Perhaps people who prefer the color purple are somewhat prone to importance. They probably have a good sense of self-esteem. But they may not be aware of their own shortcomings. Creative personalities prone to mysticism.

Positive "purple" keywords: control, dedication, dignity, humanity, ingenuity, public speaking, creativity, unlimitedness, mediumship, faith, secret leadership.

Negative purple keywords: fraud, cruelty, arrogance, pomposity, venality, careerism, megalomania.

Purple is good to use in meditation rooms.

In order to intrigue someone, to create the impression of an incomprehensible and intelligent person, it is good to use this color.

Black

Black is a mysterious and mysterious color. Symbolizes the unknown and hidden.

Black is preferred by calm people, strong people having dignity. But black can also act as a negation of everything and symbolize uncertainty and a gloomy perception of life.

Positive "black" keywords: motivated use of force, creation, learning, foresight, meaningfulness, hidden treasures.

Negative “black” keywords: destructiveness, use of force as a manifestation of weakness and selfishness, suppression, depression, emptiness, abstinence, restrictions.

A color to show independence, sophistication and authority in clothing.

All the above information is based on data from psychology and the modern Intuitive School of Feng Shui.

Classical Feng Shui is built according to slightly different laws. The main role in it is played by the Yin-Yang ratio and the interaction of five types of energies, which for simplicity are called 5 elements. They are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. They enter into certain relationships with each other. The most important for the use of flowers (at the initial level of application of Feng Shui) is the Circle of Generation. In this Circle, the elements interact favorably, alternately strengthening each other.

I continue the block “color psychology”, and today it’s my turn pink

What does the white color of flowers mean?

Traditionally, the color white symbolizes innocence, sincerity, chastity, honesty and purity. White flowers are usually given to young girls. A good sign would be the presence of white flowers in a wedding bouquet, since this color symbolizes a long happy life. family life. Due to their versatility, white flowers are great for any event decoration as they are easy to combine with other flowers. A harmonious combination of white and red flowers will give you a festive mood, a combination of white and pink flowers will add a little romance and tenderness, a union of white and blue flowers will add creative notes to the atmosphere, and a combination of white and yellow flowers will tell about careful attitude, reverent feelings and respect.

What does the pink color of flowers mean?

The pink color scheme of flowers symbolizes tenderness, love, charm, sincerity of feelings and hope for reciprocity. This is why at the very beginning of a relationship it is customary to give pink flowers, such as tulips or roses. With the help of these flowers you can easily talk about your tremulous emerging feelings. A great solution would be to give a bouquet pink flowers beloved daughter, to remind her of her beauty, youth and to express his concern for her.

What does the yellow color of flowers mean?

The yellow color of flowers symbolizes solar energy, joy, positivity, fun and optimism. These flowers can be given to anyone. In Japan, yellow flowers are given to wish a person well, prosperity and happiness. Yellow irises or lilies will be a charming reminder of joy and beauty in cold weather. winter evening. And yellow callas will be a wonderful addition to a birthday gift for your beloved friend. The color yellow traditionally symbolizes warmth, warmth, creativity, wealth and love of life.

What does the orange color of flowers mean?

The color orange symbolizes power, pride and strength. It is customary to give flowers in orange tones as a sign of respect to work colleagues. In addition, orange is considered the color of cheerful mood, joy, optimism and enthusiasm. A bouquet of orange dahlias, calendula and marigolds will be a wonderful reminder of the colorful autumn.

What does the red color of flowers mean?

The energy of red color is very active, it is considered a symbol of love, life, passion and freedom. Red flowers will appeal to people with... strong character, self-confident and loving to attract everyone's attention. Red roses symbolize ardent, passionate, uncontrollable love. This meaning has a legend according to which the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite, while hurrying to a date, injured her leg on the thorns of a white rose, the petals of which became stained with blood and turned scarlet. Since then, red roses have been a bright symbol of ardent love.

What does the purple color of flowers mean?

Purple flowers speak of admiration for a person and are considered a symbol of friendship and charm. Flowers purple can help establish relationships with a person of opposing views and beliefs. In addition, the color purple symbolizes inspiration, it is the color of poetry and the color of kings. An excellent choice would be a bouquet of purple pansies, asters and delphinium. This combination of colors looks original and majestic.

What does the blue color of flowers mean?

Flowers in blue and blue shades symbolize mystery, mystery, originality and creativity. Floral arrangements in blue and light blue can be given to creative and artistic individuals who have an unconventional vision of the world and life situation. If you decide to give blue flowers to your loved one, it will mean that you are devoted to him, faithful and have noble, pure and high feelings for him. Blue irises symbolize confidence, peace, care and support. It is also customary to give blue flowers to men going to the army or war. A bouquet of forget-me-nots, bells and cornflowers will tell you that you are ready to wait, keep your feelings and fidelity during a long separation.

Seasons and colors of flowers

The choice of flower color also depends on the time of year. In winter, it is better to give flowers in warm and bright colors that will remind you of the sun, summer and will warm your loved ones in the cold and cold. With the onset of spring, you want freshness, a note of awakening, so during this period it is customary to give bouquets in white and soft pink tones. IN summer period Any color shades will be appropriate, but floral arrangements in blue, lavender and blue tones will provide lightness and coolness. In a colorful autumn, choose bright and rich colors that symbolize wealth, generosity, strength and fullness of life.

Each flower has its own meaning, or at least a legend, and the color of the flower itself is also symbolic. What does the color of flowers mean? What color should you give flowers to properly express your feelings?

There were times when flowers were given with meaning, it was the language of flowers and their colors. A bouquet of flowers as a declaration of love, an expression of tender feelings, for example to a sister or mother, a wish for success, all this could be said without words, using the symbolism of the color of flowers.

Florists create bouquets of incredible beauty; the combination of colors in them often does not symbolize anything, but is in harmony with each other. Look at the beauty in the online flower store eliteflower.ru, it’s a real floral fantasy! Now it has become fashionable to complement bouquets of flowers with sweets or even present them in one box; this is very stylish.

And yet, it’s a little sad that the language of symbols is forgotten; our life would become more interesting, more eloquent and more varied. If you want more color in life, tell your man what the color of flowers means, now the expression of feelings will become brighter without words.

What does the color of flowers mean?

What does the white color of flowers mean?

The white color of flowers, as well as the white color in general in our culture, is a symbol of purity and innocence, it’s not for nothing that the traditional bride’s dress is white. In some cultures, for example in China and India, white is a symbol of mourning, but this does not concern us. A bouquet of white flowers speaks of purity of intentions and innocence of attitude.

What does the yellow color of flowers mean?

An old song by Natasha Koroleva, which is no longer known to everyone, has caused some confusion. In fact, yellow means wealth and prosperity, but what else? After all, gold is a yellow metal, the sun is also yellow and means prosperity in everything, and a bouquet of yellow flowers does not symbolize separation at all, but a wish for prosperity, wealth and success.

What does the orange color of flowers mean?

Orange is a mixture of red and yellow and symbolizes strong feelings, but this is not passion, rather friendly feelings, as well as pride. Orange flowers will symbolize pride in the success of the recipient of the bouquet; psychologists consider this the color of optimists and enthusiasts.

What does the red color of flowers mean?

The symbolism of the red color of flowers hardly needs explanation. Red is a symbol of passionate love and desire, red flowers are very eloquent, it is a declaration of love. Red flowers are presented as a gift to a woman whose heart they want to win, but they should not be given to a boss, beloved grandmother or daughter.

What does the pink color of flowers mean?

The pink color of flowers is a combination of red and white symbolizes tenderness, sympathy, affection, etc. Pink flowers can be given to women of any age and social status.

What does the blue color of flowers mean?

Blue flowers are rarely given, there are simply few of them. Blue flowers They say both sadness and longing, if you miss someone, then a bouquet of blue flowers will tell about it. Blue flowers have no age restrictions; they can be given to everyone as a symbol of the desire for communication, the establishment of closer relationships, and more frequent communication.

What does the purple color of flowers mean?

Purple color of flowers is a symbol of delight, luxury and shock in in a good way this word. A bouquet of purple flowers can be given to a person who evokes delight, respect and respect in your soul. Purple flowers are more suitable for women than for a young girl.

Happy woman's world

We all know the technique of memorizing the colors of the rainbow from school. Something like a nursery rhyme sits deep in our memory: “ TO every O hunter and wants h nah, G de With goes f adhan." The first letter of each word means a color, and the order of the words is the sequence of these colors in the rainbow: To red, O range, and yellow, h green, G blue, With blue, f purple
Rainbows occur because sunlight is refracted and reflected by water droplets floating in the atmosphere. These droplets deflect and reflect light differently different colors(wavelengths): red is less, violet is more. As a result, white sunlight is decomposed into a spectrum, the colors of which smoothly transition into each other through many intermediate shades. Rainbow is the most clear example what visible white light is made of

However, from the point of view of the physics of light, no colors exist in nature, but there are certain wavelengths that an object reflects. This combination (superposition) of reflected waves hits the retina of the human eye and is perceived by it as the color of an object. For example, the green color of a birch leaf means that its surface absorbs all wavelengths of the solar spectrum, except for the wavelength of the green part of the spectrum and the wavelengths of those colors that determine its shade. Or brown school board Our eye perceives blue, red and yellow wavelengths of varying intensities as reflected wavelengths.

White color, which is a mixture of all colors sunlight, means that the surface of an object reflects almost all wavelengths, and black reflects almost nothing. Therefore, we cannot talk about “pure” white or “pure” black colors, since complete absorption of radiation or its complete reflection in nature is practically impossible.

But artists cannot paint with wavelengths. They use real paints, and even a fairly limited set (they won’t carry more than 10,000 tones and shades with them on an easel). Just like in a printing house, an endless amount of paints cannot be stored. The science of color mixing is one of the fundamental ones for those who work with images, including airbrushing. A huge number of tables and guides have been compiled for obtaining the desired colors and their shades. For example, these*:

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The human eye is the most versatile “device” for mixing. Studies have shown that it is most sensitive to only three primary colors: blue, red-orange and green. Information received from excited cells of the eye is transmitted along nerve pathways to the cerebral cortex, where complex processing and correction of the received data occurs. As a result, a person perceives what he sees as a single color picture. It has been established that the eye perceives a huge number of intermediate shades of color and colors obtained from mixing light different lengths waves In total there are up to 15,000 color tones and shades.
If the retina loses the ability to distinguish any color, then the person also loses it. For example, there are people who are unable to distinguish green from red.

Based on this feature of human color perception, the RGB color model was created ( Red red, Green green, Blue blue) for printing full-color images, including photographs.

The color gray and its shades stand a little apart here. Gray is obtained by combining three primary colors - red, green and blue - in equal concentrations. Depending on the brightness of these colors, the shade of gray varies from black (0% brightness) to white (100% brightness).

Thus, all colors found in nature can be created by mixing the three primary colors and changing their intensity.

*Tables taken from open access on the Internet.

Man lives in a colorful world, filled with hundreds of colors and thousands of their shades. But red is not just one of many colors, it can be called the main, the most significant. And in terms of the power of its impact on a person, it surpasses all other colors. It is not for nothing that the concepts of “beauty” and “paint”, that is, color in general, are associated with its name. And scientists believe that our distant ancestors were the first to highlight the color red in the colorful palette of the world, although there are not so many natural objects of this shade.

It would seem that color is simply the coloring of objects, but in fact it is energy, light radiation of a certain wavelength. And how light energy color affects physiological processes in our body. Studying this amazing fact It started with red as the most potent color.

Red has the longest wavelength of all the colors in the visible spectrum - 780 nm. Only more infrared radiation, which we perceive as heat. And red is also called hot, not only because of the strength of the radiation, but also because of the specific effect on the human body.

Warming, exciting and fierce color

Research on the effects of red color on the human body was carried out throughout the 20th century, both in our country and abroad.

The well-known Russian expert in the field of color B. A. Bazyma writes that numerous data have proven that shades of red have a strong effect on the autonomic nervous system, and through it on the work of many internal organs. First of all we're talking about O cardiovascular system, it is not without reason that since ancient times the color red has been associated with blood.

If a person is placed in a red room for some time, then he will:

• blood pressure rises;
• heart rate and breathing increase;
• then he feels hot, as if the color around him actually warms him.

Red color also activates the production of saliva, and the person begins to feel hungry. But under the influence of this color, a person does not enjoy food, but eats a lot, greedily and quickly, in a hurry to finish the meal and leave, because red encourages activity. That is why the owners of some restaurants devote a lot of space to red in the interior.

The red color also activates processes associated with reproductive activity, which is why women's red underwear excites men so much.

Red in medicine

The energy of red color has long been used in medicine, as written about in ancient medical treatises. But for a long time doctors were skeptical of this information, considering the advice of healers of the past to be quackery. And only numerous studies conducted since the middle of the last century have proven the following.

• Red-orange radiation actually has a beneficial effect on the body in cases of measles, scarlet fever and some skin diseases.
• Red radiation, not to mention infrared, is successfully used to treat neuralgia.
• This color helps very well in the treatment of children who are anemic, weakened and apathetic.
• Red and orange are essential for normal mental and physical development children.

Psychology of red

Despite the centuries-old practice of using red color for medicinal purposes, in modern medicine it is still wide application I didn't receive it. But they have been using it for a long time and successfully. But this color has so much great strength effects on the psyche that it should be used with caution.

Psychological influence of red

The emotional sphere, more precisely, the processes of excitation and inhibition, primarily reacts to color effects. “Hot” colors, red-orange shades excite our nervous system, but their effect is not limited to this.

• Red is the most exciting of all the colors in the spectrum. In this case, the level of excitement may be such that it begins to manifest itself as excessive irritability, short temper and even aggression. Therefore, psychologists advise not to overuse the color red in your environment, for example, in the interior of residential premises and offices.
• Red tones, increases activity and performance. But this is experienced as a strong, relatively short-term surge. Activity under the influence of this color quickly causes a feeling of fatigue and irritation. It is not suitable for long-term productive activity.
• Red is one of the brightest and most noticeable colors and is often perceived as a warning of danger. Perhaps the association of this color with fire played a role here. Even modern word“red” comes from the Old Russian “kres” - fire. And the original name of the color was translated as “fiery”, “bright”, “shining”.

It should be noted that psychological impact colors has nothing to do with cultural traditions; it is characteristic of all people, regardless of nationality. Even higher animals demonstrate the same psychophysiological reactions to the color red as humans.

If you like red

It speaks not so much about our taste as about our mood, character and needs.

• Red color is chosen by energetic people who strive for active work and have the ability to lead.
• This color is preferred by people who are strong-willed, purposeful and ready to overcome any obstacles on the way to their goal. Therefore, they are often characterized by such qualities as selfishness, self-confidence and cruelty.
• The color red is associated with sexuality and, when chosen by men, it indicates their need to demonstrate masculinity and emphasize their sexual role.
• The same can be said about a woman. By choosing red, she emphasizes her need to dominate sexual partner. A woman puts on red lingerie and goes hunting. She is a predator who perceives the man she likes as legitimate prey. But her activity in sexual relationships, emancipation and openness often attract strong men.

Symbolism of red

Our attitude to color is largely connected with cultural traditions and symbolism that has formed over many centuries. But since each generation gave birth to its own symbols, the meanings of red in modern culture varied and contradictory.

• Our world also recognizes the ancient symbolism of this color, which is associated with blood, aggression and struggle.
• And at the same time, red is a symbol of sexual energy, love and vitality. That is why the bride of the ancient Slavs wore a red dress. These meanings also go back to the ancients cultural traditions and are characteristic of all peoples.
• In Christian culture, red is a symbol of the sacred sacrifice, the blood of Christ, shed by him in the name of saving people. And at the same time, red is the color of the Day of Judgment and a symbol of retribution for sins.
• This is the oldest color of power and strength. It is used in this meaning in European heraldry.
• Red color is a warning of danger and possible threat.

If you take a close look at the world around you, you will understand that in our environment, as well as in living nature, the color red is quite rare. Flashing in a crowd or among a stream of cars, it immediately attracts attention. And this is not surprising, because red is a very strong color, oversaturated with energy, so people use it infrequently, in doses, intuitively understanding its aggressive effect on the psyche.