The effects of exposure to colors are temporary. If the color loses its effectiveness, exposure to its compliment for a time can reinforce the effects of the original color.
The effects of a color can be as varied as people's experiences with the color.
Generally, men prefer yellow based colors.
People in Western cultures scan spaces from left to right.
People in Western cultures perceive color before the relationships between planes and different surface materials. They perceive the brightness relationships between elements last.
People expect to see complimentary colors together, and will overcompensate, to some extent, when they are not. Complimentary colors enhance each other's perceived strength.
Use warm bright hues to stimulate people or to motivate them to move quickly.
Use cool colors in spaces where people might spend more time.
In all of its values, yellow decreases motor ability and increases shaking for people with palsy. It can adversely affect balance in older people and can cause babies to cry.
If used in close proximity, blacks, grays, and browns tend to blend together.
Warm hues advance and cool hues recede.
Use brighter lighting in specific task areas
Use dimmer lighting in informal gathering areas.
Use uniform lighting in traffic areas.
Don't use downlights directly over a seating area, because this can cause unflattering shadows on the face.
Exterior walls should have a continuous air and vapor barriers to prevent exterior moisture from migrating through walls.
Air coming in from the outside should be dehumidified before mixing with cool indoor air to prevent condensation.
Primary function areas are located around a central public gathering space to enhance visual orientation.
