You choose clothes, paint for your walls or wallpaper for your phone, thinking that you just “like” it.
But psychologists warn: color preferences are a mirror of the subconscious.
Scientists from the University of Lübeck have proven that your favorite color can indicate deep fears that you are afraid to admit even to yourself.
Red: fear of losing control
If your favorite is scarlet, cherry or burgundy, the subconscious strives for power and activity. But behind this lies the fear of losing control over the situation.
What are you hiding:
- Panic when plans fall apart.
- Fear of looking weak in the eyes of others.
- Suppressed aggression that results in sudden mood swings.
An experiment in the Journal of Personality (2021) found that red lovers are more likely to experience stress in uncertain situations.
Blue: fear of loneliness
Blue, sapphire or turquoise are chosen by those who value harmony. But behind the calm hides the horror of being abandoned.
What are you hiding:
- Anxiety due to conflicts in relationships.
- Fear that your sincerity will be seen as weakness.
- The need to constantly “meet” the expectations of others.
According to Color Research and Application, people who prefer blue are 30% more likely to avoid expressing their opinions in order to avoid causing an argument.
Yellow: fear of judgment
Sunny shades are associated with optimism. But their fans are terrified of criticism.
What are you hiding:
- Fear that your ideas will be ridiculed.
- Fear of standing out from the crowd.
- The desire to appear perfect, even if it is exhausting.
In 2022, the University of Manchester found that yellow lovers were more likely to suffer from impostor syndrome at work.
Green: fear of change
The color of nature and balance masks conservatism. You value stability, but this borders on rigidity.
What are you hiding:
- Horror of any change, even positive ones.
- Fear that new people will disrupt your routine.
- Suppressed disappointment in oneself due to unfulfilled ambitions.
According to a Psychology Today survey, 45% of green fans put off important decisions for years.
Black: fear of being misunderstood
Monochrome isn't always a style choice. It's often a shield from a world you feel doesn't accept you.
What are you hiding:
- The belief that your true self is "too weird" for others.
- Fear of emotional intimacy.
- A suppressed desire to be noticed, but a fear of judgment.
Journal of Social Psychology (2023) linked a love of black with high levels of social anxiety.
How to use this information?
Colors are not a sentence, but a hint. Take action:
Analyze: If your favorite made the list, ask yourself, "What am I avoiding?"
Experiment. Add shades that scare you into your life - this will remove internal blocks.
Consult. Psychologists use color tests (for example, Luscher) to diagnose fears.
Conclusion
Colors don't lie. They reveal what we hide behind everyday choices. Don't ignore the signals - start a dialogue with your subconscious today. What if your love for blue is a cry for help?
Author: Dmitry Bobrov
