20 things you might not know about color

1. As a theory, color theory is generally accepted but cannot be proved.
2. The first color wheel was developed by Sir Isaac Newton.
3. The color wheel is the color spectrum bent into a circle.
4. Primary colors are red, blue and yellow. These colors cannot be created by other colors.
5. When all primary colors are combined, they produce black.
6. Secondary colors are orange, green, and purple and are created by combing two primary colors.
7. Analogous colors are colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. 
8. Complementary colors are colors found directly across from each other on the color wheel.
9. Red is connected with power and ambition and can help overcome negative thoughts.
10. Yellow promotes optimism and is uplifting and energizing.
11. Blue is considered a spiritual color and can alleviate insomnia.
12. Green is strongly associated with nature and can make you feel peaceful and calm.
13. Purple is the color of deep transformations and is associated with psychic protection.
14. Orange stimulates the mind and promotes laughter and creativity.
15. Brown is the color of Earth and is nurturing and comforting.
16. Black is protective and mysterious and is associated with the infinite.
17. White is the color of openness and is associated with new ideas.
18. Pink is connected with feelings of love and kindness.
19. Turquoise is refreshing, calming and encourages new beginnings and creativity.
20. Gray is the color of independence, evasion and non-commitment.

For more color fun, download the Fun+Art+Wine color mixing worksheet and follow the Fun+Art+Wine color board on Pinterest.

Sources: Color the Secret Influence, Colors For Your Every Mood: Discover Your True Decorating Colors