Color Symbolism

If a piece of poetry or prose includes vivid color symbolism, we as readers have a window to better understand its layers of meaning. However, some colors have more nuanced symbolic meanings than others. Purple is one of these colors. This rich shade has traditionally been associated with either sorrow or royalty and wealth, but […]

Blue is a shade that has captivated us for centuries. As the color of the sea and sky, it inspires a sense of vastness and wonder that few colors can. So it’s no wonder that poets and writers often use it to convey symbolic meaning. Here’s a look at a few poems, short stories, novels,

Green is the color of spring, of growth, and of new life. If you’ve ever gotten lost in a captivating poem, novel, or story, you know that it can feel like wandering through a beautifully vibrant ecosystem. That might make it seem like green is an ideal color for creating memorable literary symbols. Interestingly enough,

What does yellow stand for? You might say it represents joy, warmth, energy, or happiness. It often does, but yellow’s symbolic meaning is richer and much more nuanced than that. It can represent hope, optimism, and new beginnings — but it can also symbolize stagnation, decay, death, and even cowardice. As is the case with

Bright, fiery shades of orange are beautiful in their own right. However, in the literary world, they take on a new kind of beauty. Just as it does in the real world, orange commands attention when it appears on the page. When orange appears in a piece of literature, it’s almost never by accident. Skilled

If you’re at all familiar with color psychology, you know that different colors conjure different emotions within us. Some of those emotions stem from the cultural associations we’ve made with each color, some come from personal associations, and some even arise from physiological reactions (did you know that looking at red can elevate your heart

One of the most exciting parts of purchasing or renovating a home is selecting paint colors and other elements of decor. But in the process of finding the right decor and choosing the perfect interior paint colors, don’t forget another critical choice — the color of your front door. Color is a language of sorts,

Every season has its own distinct energy. And whether you’re hoping to lean into the vibrant energy of summer or the reflective calm of winter, nothing gets you into a seasonal spirit quite like the right color palette. We’ve ascribed meaning to seasonal colors, but these shades have an undeniable impact on us, too. Here’s

If you love listening to music, you probably can feel the mood of each song you hear. And if you have any familiarity with color theory, you know that colors are similarly connected to different emotions. Logically, that means that you can create connections between music and colors. This might sound like an unusual concept,

Christmas is a time for family, celebration, and for many people, for worship. And like most holidays, it has its own distinctive color palette. In almost every case, that palette includes red and green, although those aren’t the only Christmas colors. But have you ever stopped to think about why Christmas colors are what they