Suggested Colors in Interior and Their Effects
Colors affect people's physical and intellectual perceptions as well as their emotional perceptions. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the structural properties of colors as well as their psychological effects. Some colors used in interior spaces narrow the interior, some colors give a sense of freshness. Again, some colors have a stimulating effect, while some colors create a sense of lethargy.
When using colors in interior spaces, firstly, considering the reflectance coefficients, then considering the psychological effects of colors, appropriate selection is made. To ensure luminous uniformity, a certain level of luminance must be established between the ceiling, walls and work surface. Depending on this relationship, the reflectance coefficient of the ceiling should be at least 0,70; the reflection coefficient of the walls is between 0.40 and 0.60; the reflection coefficient of the base should not fall below 0.20. The following table shows the reflectance coefficients of various colors. In the other table, the colors suggested for use indoors and the psychological effects of these colors on people are given.
Reflective Coefficients of Various Colors
Colors Reflection Coefficient
black 0.05
Dark red 0,10
Medium gray 0,20
Light coffee 0,30
Light gray 0,40
Sky blue 0,40
Pink, Light green 0.45
If it is the 0,70
white 0.80
Suggested Colors for Indoor
Space Action Recommended Psychological Impact Light Color Characteristics of the Lighting System
Type Features Color
Bed Sleep Blue Turquoise Light purple Light green Magenta Comfort Warm white Natural white Dimmable luminaires. Indirect lighting reflected from the ceiling, Bedside lighting
Serenity Relaxation rooms
Reading Calmness
Wet Bathing - White and shades, Blue - Turquoise, Green shades Sense of cleanliness, Warm white Natural white Moisture and water resistant luminaires,
Floors Shower Spatial width Closed type lamps
Make-up
Kitchens Food preparation Green Yellow and shades Confidence Tranquility Warm white Natural white Warm light colors, Special lighting fixtures for counter cabinets
Cooking
Space Action Recommended Psychological Impact Light Color Characteristics of the Lighting System
Type Features Color
Seating Seating Resting TV watching White Light blue Light colors Warm white Natural white Indirect lighting, Dimmable lighting, Regional lighting, Warm light colors
The rest rooms
Serenity
Study Study Purple and shades Black Navy Brown Ease of concentration, sense of authority Comfort sensation of unresponsiveness Warm white Natural white One-way light,
Rooms, Meeting Adjustable table lamp
Meeting
salons
Corridors Waiting Rose color Peach color Purple and shades, Confidence Peace of mind Warm white Natural white Semi-transparent wall lights. Wide angle luminaires
wait
salons
Food Entertainment Orange Happiness, Warm and inviting atmosphere, Confidence, Vitality, Mobility Warm white Natural white Variable lighting level with lighting control
Dining room red
Green Service Restaurants
red
turquoise
Dance Dance Orange Attention alert, Energizing Warm white Natural white Indirect lighting from the ceiling, Colorful and special lighting
studio, Sleeping red
Children Yellow
room, Green's
Discotheques tones
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