What Color Makes Your Heart Sing? [QUIZ]
A fun quiz to find out which hue best matches your personality.
Oct 31, 2014
Colors hold a variety of meanings – from the world of psychology, to yogic traditions and pop culture. The colors that you wear and see have been found to have an effect on how you feel, and how you see the world. For example, did you know that the color blue lowers blood pressure and enhances relaxation ? Or that wearing yellow can put people around you at ease? Colors are also associated with personality traits, and knowing your perfect hue can help you tap into your strengths. This quiz draws on all of these sources of research or knowledge, to determine which color is the best fit for you. Once you’ve found out your color, try wearing it and see how you feel, or place colored objects in visible places around your home or office.
How do you feel right now?
Great
Happy
Nervous
Relaxed
Excited
Distracted
Pick a food
Lentil burger
Almonds
Corn on the cob
Stir-fry
Minestrone soup
Chocolate
Which TV show do you belong in?
The West Wing
Friends
Lost
The Wonder Years
Mad Men
Six Feet Under
What's your favorite season?
Summer
Spring
Fall
Winter
Monsoon season
No preference - for everything there is a season
What's your preferred mode of communication?
Handwritten letter
Chat over coffee
Email
Phone
Text message
Non-verbal communication
Choose a body part
Hips
Back
Stomach
Heart
Mouth
Eyes
RED
Red is the color of passion and ambition, energy and determination – the perfect fit for your fiery, driven personality. The warm, bright hue also represents vitality and courage – sounds familiar?
To make the most of these strong personality traits, try wearing a red shirt on important days, or carrying your belongings in a bright red bag.
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ORANGE
Orange is the color of optimism, happiness and confidence – the perfect match for your bubbly, friendly personality. The color also represents your resourcefulness and ability to make the most out of every situation.
To strengthen these kind traits, try wearing an orange accessory to social events, or introducing an orange theme into your home.
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YELLOW
Yellow is the color of the mind and the intellect – the perfect match for your level, logical personality. It also represents clarity and wisdom, and your impressive ability to make things happen. To enhance these positive personality traits, try wearing a yellow shirt on important days, or decorating your workspace with yellow items.
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GREEN
Green represents balance and growth – the perfect match for the transitional place you’re in right now. It also represents your impressive ability to express love to people you care about. Tap into green power by placing a plant or a green piece of art in a passageway in your home or workspace.
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BLUE
Blue is the color of peace and integrity – the perfect match for your loyal, trustworthy nature. The cool hue also represents your impressive ability to verbalize and to express truth – even when it’s not the most comfortable thing in the world to do. Make blue work for you by wearing it at night.
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PURPLE
Purple is the color of intuition and imagination – the perfect match for your creative, idealistic personality. The soft hue also represents beauty – inside and out – and your love of the arts. Strengthen your intuitive side by wearing purple during the day, or wearing purple accessories like glasses or a hat.
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