The wall colour of an office directly affects the employee performance. If we want this influence to be positive, we must choose carefully which shades to use in which workspaces.
Neutral colours: the most common choice
Walls are usually painted with neutral colours as the white or the light grey.
- The white The room conveys cleanliness, order and spaciousness.
- The grey brings elegance, professionalism and a modern touch.
Both are a safe bet if we are thinking of giving a sober and versatile look to the working environment.
Warm colours for dynamism and creativity
If we want to innovate, we can go for the warm colours.
These cover the range from yellow and magentaand are associated with the SUNLIGHT. They are known as active coloursas they transmit energy, joy and movement.
- Yellow: favours the communication and the creativity. It is ideal for meeting rooms and spaces where teamwork is encouraged.
- Orange: transmits optimism and is perfect for rest or leisure areaswhere a more fluid and informal communication is sought.
Cool colours for concentration and calm
The cold coloursas blues, greens and violetsare linked to the water and ice. They are associated with the calmness, reasonableness and concentration.
- Blue: contributes calm and stabilityrecommended in areas where there is a high level of stress.
- Greenrepresents the naturetransmitting balance and harmony. It is perfect for individual or creative workspacesas it favours the concentration and ingenuity.
The importance of choosing the right colours in the office
The colour options for offices are wide-ranging, but more importantly adapt each tone to the function of the space. Selecting the right colour can make all the difference in the employee welfareimproving the productivity and motivation.
For more information, we recommend this article: "How Color Psychology Impacts Today's Workplace" in Forbes
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