• Question: Are humans naturally attractd to the colour turquoise?

    Asked by 9roda to Andrew, Ash, Gem, Paige, SJ on 25 Jun 2012.
    • Photo: Paige Brown

      Paige Brown answered on 25 Jun 2012:

      I don’t know about naturally, but I sure am attracted to the color turquoise or purple! (that is probably because my college’s colors are purple and gold!)

    • Photo: Gemma Staite

      Gemma Staite answered on 25 Jun 2012:

      I don’t believe this is a theory that has been tested. However, it would stand to reason that many would be attracted to it as it suggests peacefulness and serenity

    • Photo: SarahJayne Boulton

      SarahJayne Boulton answered on 26 Jun 2012:

      I’m not sure about turquise, but there have been quite a few studies and trials conducted to look at the way that colour can be used to alter emotional states and change perceptions.
      For example, there’s this colour called ‘Drunk Tank Pink’ which as investigated regarding it’s ability to calm down prisoners in jails!

      Check this out::
      http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-the-body/drunk-tank-pink

      In reality, some of the experiments were a bit bodged and could have been better, more refined and more controlled, and eventually I think the results were disproven, however colour as a modifier of emotional state is a really interesting concept!

      Maybe we gravitate towards colours that make us feel a certain way without realising, I’m quite fond of pale turquoise myself – my hair was that colour for the longest time!

    • Photo: Ashley Cadby

      Ashley Cadby answered on 27 Jun 2012:

      I have no idea.

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