The ALLURE OF SOFT PASTELS
Soft pastels sooth, calm and associate with positive emotions such as joy, optimism and happiness.
The colors of this family are light and gentle, softly blending with other hues.
Their pleasant appearance has a peaceful effect on body and mind.
Pastel colours have relatively low colour saturation, pointing to simple and serene ways of living. Light colours attract peace and avoid strong, dramatic feelings. We often feel closer to nature when surrounded by pastels and items in such colours as they bring us closer to the natural world. All colours influence mood and behaviour, we name just a few, most popular and common.
Pastel Pink symbolises love, romanticism and femininity. Soft pink brings nostalgia for spring and summer, new beginnings and rebirth.
Pastel Blue embodies innocence and purity, creating an atmosphere of focus and concentration. Its darker shade suggests professionalism, honesty and dedication.
Pastel Green signifies balance, harmony and healing.
Pastel Yellow is cheerful, playful, childlike without the excess of its brighter version. It uplifts mood, brings happiness and increases creativity.
Introducing pastel colours to your daily life might have a calming and peaceful influence on your aura. Choosing gentle apparel, accessories or your home decor eliminates unnecessary noise and intensity. Gentle colours are easier to match, they complement each other easily and seamlessly. Such unity and harmony resonates with more relaxed and tranquil life.
This is not to say that they are boring or pale, the key element is the right amount of saturation, where the colour is still vibrant and bright just without evoking strong reactions and emotions. Light pastel colours are elegant, classy and sophisticated. They bring out natural beauty, don’t overwhelm it by being loud and powerful.
