Ever notice how a room painted in soft blues or gentle greens instantly makes you feel more relaxed? That’s not just a design choice—it’s neuroscience at work. In this post, we’ll explore how soft colours can calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and create a sense of emotional balance. Whether you're decorating your home or just choosing your next phone wallpaper, the hues you surround yourself with can have a powerful impact on your well-being.
COLOURS + THE BRAIN
Colour is process in the brains visual cortex, and certain hues can directly affect your mood and nervous system.
Elliot & Maier, 2014 (Psychological Science)
SOFT TONES = CALM
Soft colours activate the parasympathetic nervous system which reduces your heart rate and promotes calm.
Kuller et all., 2009 (Color Research & Application)
CORTISOL DROPS WITH COOL COLOURS
Exposure to cool, soft colours can lower cortisol, the stress hormone. Viewing these colours for even a few minutes can reduce anxiety.
Wexner, 1954; Kaya & Epps, 2004.
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