Once upon a time in my life, I shifted from the earth-coloured clothes to dark and grey colours.
Opinion by Ropafadzo Mapimhidze
It was only after I attended a workshop on deportment and colour did I realise that these colours denoted what was going on in my mind. I was depressed, sad and rarely laughed, so my close associates said.
I opened my wardrobe soon after the workshop and realised how dark my clothes were. It was so unbelievable. I couldn’t find anything suitable to wear for a wedding or party. The entire clothing bore lifeless colours that best suited a funeral.
I had also become a recluse.
But change of colour can happen in a person’s life when situations change. Thandi Kapambwe, a fellow journalist now living in South Africa, once remarked about my red, pink, orange clothes and said I looked very happy.
Yes indeed, these colours uplifted my emotions. But on a positive note, black, is also an all-time favourite that represents power and also acts as a symbol of elegance, versatility and grace. This colour can also smoothly sail at all functions.
These people want to give the appearance of mystery, but their preference may also indicate a suppression of desires and worldly aims, suggesting hidden depths and inner longings.
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But whether we’re a vibrant orange, or a peaceful blue, our colour preferences are a key to understanding our personalities. The following information from a book titled The Healing Power of Colour by Betty Wood reveals many things about who you really.
White: Symbolic of purity, innocence and naivete, white has strong connotations of youth and purity. If you are an older person, your preference for white could indicate a desire for perfection and impossible ideals, maybe an attempt to recapture lost youth and freshness. It may also symbolise a desire for simplicity or a simple life.
Red: The colour of strength, health and vitality, red is often the colour chosen by someone outgoing, aggressive, vigorous and impulsive, or someone who would like to be!
It goes with an ambitious nature, but those who choose it can be abrupt at times, determined to get all they can out of life, quick to judge people and take sides.
Red people are usually optimistic and can’t stand monotony. They are rather restless and not at all introspective, so they may be unaware of their own shortcomings. They find it hard to be objective and may blame others for any mishaps. Quiet people with a preference for red may feel the need for warmth strength and life-giving qualities of the colour, or they blanket their true feelings under a sober exterior.
Pink: This colour embodies the gentler qualities of red, symbolising love and affection without passion. Women who prefer pink tend to be maternal. Pink desires protection, special treatment and a sheltered life. Pink people tend to be charming and gentle, if a trifle indefinite.
Orange: This colour of luxury and pleasure appeals to the flamboyant and fun-loving person who likes a lively social round. Orange people may be inclined to dramatise a bit, and people notice them, but they are generally good-natured and popular. They can be a little fickle and vacillating, but on the whole they try hard to be agreeable. Orange is the colour of youth, strength, fearlessness, curiosity and restlessness.
Yellow: The colour of happiness, wisdom and imagination, Yellow is chosen by the mentally adventurous, searching for novelty and self-fulfilment. Yellow usually goes with a sunny and shrewd personality, with a good business head and a strong sense of humour. They may at times tend to shun responsibility, preferring freedom of thought and action.
Green: The colour of harmony and balance, green symbolises hope, renewal and peace, and is usually liked by the gentle and sincere. Greens are generally frank, community-minded people, fairly sociable, but preferring peace at any price. Green people can be too self-effacing, modest and patient, so they may get exploited by others. They are usually refined, civilised and reputable.
Blue: Soft, soothing, compassionate and caring, blue is the colour of deliberation and introspection, conservatism and duty. Patient, persevering, conscientious, sensitive and self-controlled, blues like to be admired for their steady character and wisdom. They are faithful, but are often worriers with somewhat inflexible beliefs and can be too cautious, and suspicious of flamboyant behaviour.
Purple: Purples are highly individual, fastidious, witty and sensitive, with a strong desire to be unique and different. Temperamental, expansive and artistic, a purple person may become aloof and sarcastic when misunderstood. If you chose purple, you tend to be unconventional, tolerant and dignified, likely to achieve positions of authority.
Brown: A brown person has stamina and patience, tending to be very solid and substantial, conscientious, dependable, steady and conservative. Browns are not impulsive, and may be inarticulate and tactless, but they love responsibility and are reliable and kindly. Brown has a tendency to be obstinate and inflexible.
Grey: The colour of caution and compromise, diligent greys search for composure and peace and often work hard without reward. Older greys like life to run on an even keel with few ups and downs. Young greys may be withdrawing from life and suppressing their personalities. Greys often have good business ability and tend to work too much.
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