Stimulating colors

Red is often considered a color of winners. At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, contestants of 4 combat sports (boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling, and freestyle wrestling) were randomly assigned to wear a red or blue uniform. Scientists from the University of Durham in England found that athletes wearing red won 55% of the time.^[1]

Although some scientists are skeptical about these findings, the stimulating power of red is undeniable. Being exposed to red can increase blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate. More importantly, red enhances metabolism and appetite.^[2]

Other colors like yellow, orange, bright green, and bright pink also evoke motivation and enthusiasm for life and action.