What the colors you wear reveal about your personality

Take a good look at your wardrobe. Are there any colors that stand out? Do you have a particular color that you tend to choose over others? Well, that might say something about who you are.

Color psychology shows us that colors have an impact on different areas of our lives, so it’s natural that the colors we wear have something to do with who we are as individuals.

Blue
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Blue is the color of loyalty, intelligence, efficiency, and trust. It’s not by chance that it’s a favorite when going to a job interview, or that so many uniforms have this color.

Blue
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People who regularly wear this color are often calm, kind, courteous, and sometimes even shy.

Purple
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We tend to associate purple with luxury and wealth, as it has been used for centuries by royals and the clergy. But the color is also associated with mysticism and spirituality.

Purple
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People who wear purple are usually creative, dreamy, passionate, and emotional.

Gold
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Gold is all about being confident. It symbolizes justice, luxury, and prestige.

Gold
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People are drawn to these qualities, so wearing gold portrays you as someone who does not shy away from attention and likes to give something back.

Silver
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Silver is sophisticated, stylish, and futuristic. Silver illuminates and reflects, and has a somewhat metaphysical energy about it.

Yellow
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We associate yellow with the sun, which means light, happiness, and laughter. It also increases concentration (think traffic signs).

Yellow
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Yellow is the color of active, creative, and uplifting people.
Black
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The color of elegance, seriousness, and intelligence, black also signals prestige, power, and authority.

Black
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People who wear black are often more concerned about their personality rather than their appearance. They tend to be competent and insightful.

Red
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Red is the quintessential color of passion and romance. It conveys power and vibrancy

Red
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People who like to wear red are usually exciting and energetic.

White
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People who wear white are usually organized, optimistic, and even sometimes perfectionists.

Gray
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Gray is all about balance and maturity. This color is fairly subtle and tranquil.

Gray
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Those who like to wear gray prefer not to draw excessive amounts of attention to themselves, and to keep a more low-key presence.
Orange
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Orange is a fun, cheerful, and energetic color.

Brown
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People who wear brown are usually reliable, and stable

Brown
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They’re also strong, intelligent, and rational.

Pink
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Pink has a calming effect: it is soft and comforting.

Pink
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People who like to wear pink are usually kind and appreciate comfort.

Green
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Heavily present in nature, green is soothing and comforting.