Color My Work

If your workspace is blue – you might feel depressed...

The color of your office walls can have a big effect on the mood around there. A recent study from Konica Minolta has broken down the scheme of things – by color:

• Blue paint can make workers feel depressed.

• Yellow makes workers feel happy with high energy and focused on work.

• Red can make workers feel angry, but also more passionate.

• Black makes workers feel tough.

• Gray can make every day feel like Monday – it makes workers feel dull.

The color white may seem like a safe bet – but it’s effect can go two ways – clean and pure – or cold and sterile.