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The Little BookThe Little Book
Of
ColourColour
By
Jaki BentJaki Bent
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About the AuthorAbout the Author
Jaki has been interested in the subtle effects Jaki has been interested in the subtle effects
that colour can have on people for the past that colour can have on people for the past
eight years. eight years.
Jaki used both Colour and Gems to help Jaki used both Colour and Gems to help
create more balance in what was a ‘diff icult’ create more balance in what was a ‘diff icult’
t ime in her l i fe. Whether the benefits were time in her l i fe. Whether the benefits were
psychological or real psychological or real she cannot prove. But she cannot prove. But
there were benefits!there were benefits!
This l itt le book is just the ‘t ip of the iceberg’ This l itt le book is just the ‘t ip of the iceberg’
–– but hopefully it wil l generate an interest but hopefully it wil l generate an interest
and positive change for you.and positive change for you.
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Colour ContentColour Content
ColourColour 33
PinkPink 44
RedRed 55
OrangeOrange 66
YellowYellow 77
GreenGreen 88
TurquoiseTurquoise 99
BlueBlue 1010
PurplePurple 1111
WhiteWhite 1212
GreyGrey 1313
BlackBlack 1414
BrownBrown 1515
CopperCopper 1616
GoldGold 1717
Si lverSi lver 1818
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Colour Colour
Do you ever think about why you chose the clothes you are wearing today? Or why you decorate the way you
do? Or even why you like that special picture?
Colour can influence our mood, confidence, energy levels and even our level of motivation.
This little book is just a ‘taster’ on the benefits that colour can have on our everyday life
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PinkPink
The colour of ‘love’ and of ‘well-‐being’.
A calmer and more gentle version of red. Less abrasive and works on a more subtle level.
The colour of love, friendship, gentleness and caring.
Associated phrases include ‘in the pink’ & ‘rosy cheeks’.
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RedRed
Red symbolises the base chakra. It is therefore a very grounding colour.
Red is the colour of life itself, the colour of the blood that flows through our veins. It is also
the colour of danger.
Keywords
Energy, passion, vitality, drive, sensuality, confidence and leadership.
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OrangeOrange
Orange the colour of
‘spice and enthusiasm’.
It literally seems to add spice
to our lives, in the form of joy, energy, fun, a zest for life, creative communication, social interaction and a lift that shows in our body
language
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YellowYellow
Yellow is the colour of ‘stimulation, imagination and optimism’.
Yellow is believed to bring out creativity, intelligence and motivation.
Yellow wakes the mind and excites the senses.
It is not recommended as a colour to be used in a child’s bedroom – unless you want
sleepless nights!
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GreenGreen
Green is the colour for
‘peace & harmony’, ‘balance & truth’.
It is also another colour for the heart and love, including friendships.
The emotion of jealousy has also been associated with the colour green ~ ‘the green
eyed monster’.
Nowadays green is associated with kindness and fairness to the earth. Being aware of what
is right and what is beneficial growth.
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TurquoiseTurquoise
Turquoise represents the colour for ‘communication, protection, integrity &
insight.’
Encouraging the ability to communicate from the heart and for what is said, to be what is meant or felt. Enabling us to get in touch with
what is real and not what is imagined.
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BlueBlue
Blue is often referred to as the colour for ‘peace & calm’.
Blue is believed to soothe anxieties and gently calm & relax the mind.
Blue is a cool colour, yet not cold.
Tranquillity is synonymous with blue. Imagine calm seas, a tranquil lake or the colour of the sky on a clear day. Tranquillity, peace and calm are all words that can be used to describe those
scenes.
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PurplePurple
Purple is the colour that is often associated with spirituality and sensitivity.
Bringing with it a true sense of awareness of what feels ‘right’, of tapping in to one’s own intuition, faith and ability to sense that which
cannot be seen. To release our own true potential.
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White or ClearWhite or Clear
White is often associated with ‘innocence & purity’. Therefore the original tradition of a
bride wearing white.
White is a combination of all of the colours of the spectrum put together.
It offers hope and the prospect of fulfilled wishes.
White is also often associated with Angels.
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GreyGrey
Grey often referred to as the colour of the mind. ‘Grey matter’ refers to the brain.
This colour allows us to see more than just the
obvious in situations, ‘shades of Grey’.
It can boost our confidence and self esteem and also be gently grounding – but beware that you don’t ‘over-‐think’ and see things that are not
really there. Stay objective.
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BlackBlack
Black is the colour for determination and independence.
It holds an air of confidence, grounding and some may say ‘rebellion’!
Black is the colour associated with the night
and leads from the old to the new – endless possibilities.
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BrownBrown
Brown the colour for down-‐to-‐earth, warmth, homeliness, practicality and generosity. Also for growth, when provide with the right conditions.
Reliable, sturdy and grounding, think of the deep strong roots of a tree.
Security and consistency are associated with the colour brown.
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CopperCopper
Copper has been associated for years with its healing properties. It is said to boost energy and aid the removal of toxins from the body.
Aiding recovery and reducing swelling.
It holds the gentle qualities from both the colours brown and gold.
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GoldGold
Gold is said to attract positive energy, spiritual strength and refresh the aura.
Believed to aid the removal of ‘old fashioned’ thought patterns or behaviour and stimulate
inspired creativity.
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SilverSilver
Silver is associated with emotional balance and mental strength.
It is unassuming ~ yet distinguished, gentle and caring.
Throughout history it has been associated with protection, safety and intuition.
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