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Originally Posted by Mindz

But the question is, why do we react to colors. Is it conditioned or innate?

My opinion is that it is a bit of both. It is conditioned, in that depending on what type of society an individual grows up in. Colors mean different things and depending on what those colors mean to an individual in that society, an emotion becomes associated with that color. On the flip side some of it is innate. Seen several studies that point to some of the harsher colors (reds, black, etc) cause more stress on the eyes. This causes the brain to raise the levels of different hormones, leading to fatigue and other related issues. Other colors like blue and green seem to have a relaxing effect on the eyes and mind. Reducing stress in the body and promoting a more positive attitude in the individual. If one looks at nature, one seems lots of greens and blue tones (trees, grass, water, and sky) as opposed to reds and blacks.

Was reading a book on the first nuclear sub to go under the North Pole (USS Nautilus, 1958) the on-board psychologist found out that when under water for extended periods of time the air became “charged” with different ions (positive and negative). The crew felt better and was more upbeat when the air was “positively” charged and the reverse was true when the air had an abundance of negative ions. Whether this is true I haven’t seen anything recently confirming this or any other studies done on it. Have really looked either. My psychology teacher in college found it interesting though.

Cool site on what different cultures believe colors mean:

http://webdesign.about.com/od/colorc...lorculture.htm