What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You? [infographic]

Got a favorite color?

Mine’s purple. Could you tell? 😉

Your favorite color has a lot to say about you. Check out this infographic from CollegeMatchup.net. Does it ring true for you?

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

Black

You strive for power and control in life, but are often artistic and intuitive and do not share things well with others.

White

You are organized and very independent, and you rely on logic to solve every problem.

Gray

You are cool and composed and a very reliable person who tends to conform to keep the peace.

Red

You have drive and determination, and you prefer action and risk-taking behaviors. Your biggest need is for physical fulfillment and fitness.

Purple

You are a perfectionist who requires emotional security in life, and you are a good humanitarian who helps others in need.

Pink

All you want in life is unconditional love and to be accepted for who you are by your peers.

Orange

You love to be with people and socialize with them, as you want to be accepted and respected as a part of a group.

Blue

You want to find inner peace and absolute truth, and you always make an effort to think of others and their needs.

Green

You are loyal and very frank with others, and you consider your reputation a very important part of your life.

Yellow

You enjoy learning and sharing knowledge with others, and you feel a need to always express your individuality.

Brown

You are a great friend, and you value a stable and simple life over material things.

Color Preference by Gender

Blue: Male 42%, Female 29%

Green: Male 25%, Female 19%

Purple: Male 12%, Female 27%

Red: Male 8%, Female 9%

Yellow: Male 5%, Female 6%

Orange: Male 7%, Female 3%

Pink: Male 1%, Female 7%

It’s surprising to me that purple is cited as the third most-liked color for both males and females. But they didn’t include brown, white, gray and black in this study. I’m guessing a lot of men prefer those neutrals over purple!

5 Fascinating Color Facts

Here are some random facts about color you might not know!

40% of people worldwide say their favorite color is blue, by far the most popular color.

Red is the first color a baby sees, at around 2 weeks of age.

Pink is the most calming color, and is used in some prisons and mental health institutions to calm worked-up prisoners and patients.

White is considered the safest color for a car. I’ve seen studies on this – it’s the color that’s most visible both day and night.

Red and yellow together are the most appetizing colors. That’s why they’re used in a lot of fast food signs.

Want More on Color Personality? Find More Infographics Here

I may be a bit obsessed with color 😉 I’ve posted numerous color personality infographics. The first one below is more personal. The others relate to business branding and marketing. Check them out!

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Your Turn

So, what does your favorite color say about you? Let me know in a comment if the hue fits!