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Predominant Colour
Dictating Mood
The use of a single dominant colour in a picture can determine the mood of the moment.
The mood set often depends on the colour. A summary of the moods set by a single colour are:
| COLOUR | EMOTION |
| BLACK | serious, sophisticated, elegant |
| YELLOW | cheerful, sunny, cautious, optimistic |
| BLUE | trustworthy, stable, serene, reflective, cool |
| BROWN | wholesome, organic, down-to-earth |
| GREY | neutral, mature, cool |
| PASTELS | youthful, soft, sensitive, romantic |
| GREEN | safe, environmental, comforting, tranquile |
| ORANGE | emotional, positive, exciting |
| PURPLE | opulent, contemporary, royal |
| RED | passionate, negative, dangerous, hot |
| WHITE | pure, peaceful, clean |
