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The Little BookThe Little Book

Of

ColourColour

By

Jaki BentJaki Bent

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The Little Book of Colour

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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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A Little Book on Colour

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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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