It is hardly a secret anymore that human behavior is highly influenced by colours. Scientific studies have shown that our emotions and moods are affected when we are surrounded by particular colors. Some make us more aggressive, while others have a calming effect on us. From psychologists to interior designers, everyone seems fascinated by the phenomenon.
It’s no wonder then that when it comes to paints, specialists are extremely careful to make the right choice. Since your ideas come as colors do, in a wide variety, ultimately all you have to consider is the adequacy of your vision. For example, a hospital room would not be painted in the same shades as the living room in a private residence. Patients would find it difficult to cope with walls painted red instead of the usual white, green or blue.
We can all have contact, in one way or another, with the imposing and intimidating places that are hospitals. Whether as patients or visitors, we are certainly overwhelmed by your presence. But, once inside, hospitals have this enormous power to convey a sense of calm and peace. How do they manage to do that? It’s easy to find the answer just by taking a quick look at the walls and noticing the colors they are painted in.
Hospital walls are often covered in colors such as white, green, and blue. There is an explanation behind these choices and it has to do with the psychological effects these colors have.
White is the most common color seen on a hospital wall. And that’s because of the peaceful and calm mood it provides. Another reason to choose it is the fact that it denotes cleanliness. It implies sterility, which has the effect of making patients feel calm. This is also the reason why doctors and nurses wear white uniforms.
Blue and green are considered the most relaxing and refreshing colors as they promote a calm environment that encourages concentration. Designers, psychologists, and feng-shui experts all tend to believe that shades of blue and green make us feel calmer, more balanced, and less emotional. Because green has a calming effect on our nerves, hospital waiting rooms and even psychiatric wards are painted this color. And surgeons wear green scrubs for the same reason. As for blue, it has often been noted that children in pain are put in hospital rooms painted light blue due to the healing effect it conveys.
When entering a hospital, the general environment should make us feel calm and calm. Before knowing anything about the professionalism of the staff, our worried eyes will look for visible signs that we will be taken well. And the walls of the hospital, whether they are white, green or blue, are our first impression.