Colour Association & Beneficial Energies:-

Feng Shui, an art form to some and science to others, has long been used in China to help humans live in harmony with their environment, harnessing the beneficial energies (Ch’i) that surround all of us to maximise opportunities for happiness, abundance and contentment. Ch’iis the energy, the fluid life force that can be found in all living things, created whenever things are done perfectly. Feng Shui provides guidelines to harness this Ch’i energy, as the more Ch’i energy we can attract into our home and work environments, the happier and more contented we will feel and the more likely things will work the way we want them to. Feng Shui will not stop bad things happening to us, but by harnessing energy it will help us accept these challenges, deal with them and then move on.
Psychologically colour is powerful and can be used to enhance Ch’i. While many colours have common associations between the Chinese and Western worlds there are some notable departures, such as blue and white. This does not mean that a colour with negative associations to the Chinese can not be used in a positive sense in the Western world, as Feng Shui is about making the environment balance not completely recreating it, otherwise you risk creating an environment unsuited to those who must live and work in it.
Black is a powerful colour associated positively with contemplation but negatively with depression. It carries with it associations of money but needs to be used sparingly to avoid a depressive effect. Use Resene Nero for a slight off black or use pure black.
Blue is cool and calming but due to its associations as the secondary mourning colour to the Chinese it is seldom used as a primary colour. Conversely, in the Western world, blue is generally perceived as a healing colour and therefore a popular choice when a relaxing environment is desired. Use Resene colours with B (blue) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Green symbolises hope, growth and fresh energy, a positive colour for the digestive system that can be cleverly represented by the use of plants in wood or fire
element dominated kitchens and dining rooms. A symbol of growth, it is an auspicious colour to include on the stationery and livery of new businesses.
Use Resene colours with G (green) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Pink represents love, happiness and romance - the ideal colour to use in the master bedroom if more romance is desired. Use Resene colours with R (red) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Purple, through its perception as simply a deep form of red, is generally grouped with red as an auspicious colour, and like red, is a colour to use sparingly.
Use Resene colours with V (violet) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Red is an auspicious Yang colour, associated with celebrations, good luck and an ability to banish negative Ch’i. Best used in small amounts as it can increase aggressiveness and hyperactivity. Ideal for those who are perhaps a little under-aggressive to improve response rates. Use Resene colours with R (red) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Yellow denotes power, intelligence and longevity bringing with it wisdom, tolerance and patience. Ideal for areas such as libraries where one wishes to improve one’s wisdom and understanding. Use Resene colours with Y (yellow) at the start of the colour’s code number.
White is perceived by the Chinese to be the major mourning colour, whereas the Western world perceives white to be a celebratory colour, cleansing and pure. Whites & neutrals chart for near white and light off-whites or use plain untinted white.