Personality and color types

Personality types and colors, knowing better the people around you

We are all different as human beings, and guessing about people’s personality types is always a mystery. I will share today my experience doing a test that I did several years ago, and that helped me in that way.

In my personal experience, it started as a kind of game included inside a training. We stood up, the floor was divided into four sections, and based on questions that the coach was asking, we moved.

When the questions ended, we were standing over the section that most approached our personality, which identified a color.

But how could a simple color help us to know better the people around us?

As you may have imagined, each color is linked to a personality type. Then, what if I told you that most of us could be identified with a concrete color. And that knowing the color, you would see your strengths and weaknesses, but also, and most importantly, know others?

Our training was focused on “customer experience”, not only thinking about final customers but also internal ones. And this kind of personality classification had to allow us to identify them, to know how to manage them. Once you identify the personality of the person you have in front, you know how to treat it properly.

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

It may sound like a silly game to play, but I think it worked. And regarding its “game” part, it was the most entertaining and remembered part of the training. Everybody wanted to do the test to know its color, try to guess others, in general, wanted to know others. It was like a game, but in the end, we were knowing better people’s personalities.

Let’s do a little research about the different color – personality tests available. I will include some of them, with very little explanation, I don’t want to bore you. In case you’re interested, there will be links to tests and explanations.

Carl Jung’s personality types

Probably all modern theories and methods are based on Carl Jung’s studies. He was a well-known psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who is the father of analytical psychology.

In the book Psychological Types, Jung proposed four main functions of consciousness:

Two perceiving or non-rational functions: Sensation and Intuition
Two judging or rational functions: Thinking and Feeling

The functions are modified by two main attitude types: extraversion and introversion.

Jung’s theory of psychological types was not based on controlled scientific studies. As you could imagine, this generated controversy with the tests based on it.

Insights Discovery

Insights Discovery is based on the axis developed by Carl Jung. Using the “Introvert versus Extrovert” and “Thinking versus Feeling”, four quadrants can be made that describe a certain personality. Each personality is represented by a color: red, yellow, green, and blue.

Red are extrovert thinkers.
Yellow are extrovert feelers.
Blue are introverted thinkers.
Green are introverted feelers.

Substitute “On a good day” by “How I see myself”, and “On a bad day” by “How they could see me”. This is the key to adapt to others.

You’ll find a more detailed explanation here, where also you’ll read about a second step to dive deeper into the methodology, and what it is called the 8 roles.

This is probably the test we did in the training. I didn’t find any online test, but I could share it if somebody is interested.

Myers-Briggs Type indicator

I discovered this test and the 16 personalities page while doing ThePowerMBA‘s personal development section.

Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is an evolution of Jung’s theories. Myers-Briggs is based on four categories: Introversion/Extraversion, Sensing/Intuition, Thinking/Feeling, Judging/Perception. And the result is 16 different and unique people personalities.

I prefer not to copy all of them, so I am including the following image of the different personalities and categorizations, and I encourage you to visit the personality types page and read about them.

Also, you could find insights and descriptions inside the article A practical guide to working remotely with all 16 personality types.

Do you want to know which of the 16 personality types are you? Then, take the test!

Personality Color Indicator

Carol Ritberger defined another personality type classification using four colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green. She published several books about personalities and management.

As seen on their website, the Personality Color Indicator (PCI)™ identifies predominant personality traits as they define how you gather information, process information, and make decisions.

If you want to find out your strengths, weaknesses, and physical health, you could do this quick and easy quiz here.

The scientific method and the Big Five

If the truth is told, all these tests are not science, or as some psychologists say, they are junk science, at least referring to MBTI.

Read this Adam Grant article from Psychology Today about MBTI. As a summary, we all probably agree to recognize that four letters don’t do justice to anyone’s identity.

Even if they are not science, I will stand up for these tests if they open the door of thinking about others’ personality types, try to advance our impact on each of them, and consider the blind spots. I believe this is the real usage, not just sticking into four letters that could change in time.

Anyway, as Adam also shares, other personality tests, far from perfect, were built using the scientific method. This is the case with the Big Five. The Big Five traits have high reliability and considerable power in predicting job performance and team effectiveness.

You could find the test following this link, and I encourage you to do it, think about the result, and why not share it here!

Enough for today

Maybe you never heard about them, and there are more, e.g. DISC Personality Profiling. But most are based on similar concepts and goals. All those models are not looking to evaluate skills, they are useful for knowing behaviors and evaluating preferences.

It’s important to note that there aren’t better people’s personalities or better colors than others. We have a predominant personality or color, but in general, we have different quantities of all the available functions and attitudes (we are multi-colored). Sometimes when we feel that we could fit in many of them, it could drive us to what’s called Barnum or Forer effect.

Based on those classifications you could understand and react to attitudes, affinities, or some behaviors. And regarding management, it could help you identify which kind of tasks are most suitable, which skills should be improved, and how to adapt better to others. The goal is to communicate better.

These personality tests are tools available to help. You could give them a try, even as a game. What do you think about them? Have you ever used this personality test in your work? Please, share your experiences.

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As always, thanks for reading.

10 Shades of Color and the Personality Types Behind Them

October 1, 2020 by Big Chill

Almost everybody has a favorite color, or if not a specific favorite at least a color choice that draws your attention more than others. Like that moment when you see a shiny car, or a new appliance in your favorite color and think, “That color is SO me.”

Your favorite color is said to define a part of who you are, offering an inside look into your own personality and behavioral traits. Each shade of the rainbow triggers a certain psychological response, and can change not only your mood but the mood of others around you. That being said, the color you choose to decorate your home or kitchen can say a lot about you and the environment of your household. Whether or not you believe in the psychology behind your color choice, there's no denying that the shades you cover your home in can set the tone or mood of your surroundings.

When a color speaks to you, it speaks to you, and will most likely become the default shade you pick when faced with a color selection. Ever wonder what that color says about you and your own unique personality? With over 200 custom colors in our Big Chill appliance line, we are confident we offer the color that speaks directly to your individuality and will reflect the happiness you seek to bring into your home.

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Red

Known as the most popular color choice for restaurant decorating schemes, red is said to be an appetite stimulant, firing up your tastebuds with its eye-catching presence. If red is your favorite color, it’s said that you are bold, boisterous, and full of energy. Your spontaneous nature and need for adventure makes you a passionate and ambitious individual, and you also might harbor a slight competitive streak. Are you looking for an opportunity to stand out? Do you enjoy being the center of attention? Red is the color choice to let the world know you choose to live life to the fullest.

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Orange

Orange as a favorite color is said to represent a great need for socialization and a desire for human companionship. Orange is said to represent a need for personal physical or social challenges within your life; a need for healthy respect and acceptance within a group setting. A popular color scheme for kitchens and homes of the 1960s and 70s, the color orange represented a positive change in society and an embrace of bold color schemes and accessories in fashion and décor.

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Yellow

Is there any color more cheerful than yellow? Yellow as a favorite color is said to represent happiness and a love of learning. You probably love to express your individuality by creating new ideas and sharing your collected knowledge with others, and might have a deep need for logical order in your everyday life. Yellow is the color of sunshine, and will instantly invite feelings of warmth, happiness, and love into your home.

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Green

If green is your favorite color choice, it is said that you are typically down to earth and aware of what other people think of you, seeking acknowledgement and acceptance for the everyday things you do. A good reputation is very important to you, and you might feel a deep need to feel safe and secure, with a deep longing to love and be loved. Lovers of green are often said to be loyal, honest, and affectionate.

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Blue

Blue is the most popular choice among favorite colors, said to represent a deep need for personal inner peace and truth. Lovers of blue are said to like to live their lives according to their ideals and beliefs, often choosing to live in peace and harmony. Blue is said to represent your sensitive and reliable side, with a consistent effort to think of others. Lovers of blue typically respect that stability is an extremely important aspect of your life, and you probably like to keep a clean and tidy household. Using blue in your home will instantly bring a soothing tranquility to the space, and is also known to be an appetite suppressant due to its refreshing sensory qualities.

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Purple

Purple as a favorite color is said to represent an artistic and unique individual, who is often very intuitive and deeply interested in spirituality. Lovers of purple are said to be a good judge of character, and a visionary with a great need to participate in humanitarian issues. Active and compassionate, purple lovers are said to be constantly analyzing and observing everything that crosses their path. A little moody sometimes? Maybe, but that's only because you experience and feel everything so deeply.

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Pink

Pink as a favorite color is said to represent a loving, kind, and sensitive individual, often with a strong nurturing and sensual side. Your romantic view of life is said to bring you to have idealistic standards. with a sweet, charming side that often makes you a delicate and lovable individual. Pink often can represent softness and femininity, and a deep need to be accepted and loved unconditionally.

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Turquoise

Turquoise as a favorite color is said to represent a deep need to create an emotional balance in your life, with a desire to express your hopes and dreams (whether they be idealistic or not). Turquoise is said to represent a desire to make your own way in the world and under your very own unique terms. A popular color choice in kitchens and homes of the 1950s, the addition of cool-toned turquoise will instantly brighten up any space.

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Black

Black as a favorite shade is said to represent a strong-willed and determined character, someone who is not afraid to go after what they want and usually seeking power and prestige. You can be demanding at times, perhaps, but black as a color choice is a timeless decision. Using black in your home can be a sophisticated design choice that is guaranteed to never go out of style.

White

White as a favorite shade is said to represent a peaceful individual, neat and simple in your ways. Your love for this airy and angelic shade represents a positive personality, and an optimistic outlook toward the future and life in general. People are drawn to you due to your bright nature, and it is said that you are typically very independent, self-sufficient, and detail-oriented. Using white in your home will instantly brighten and uplift any space.

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	Spring Woman Most often Woman-Spring is natural blonde or fair-haired brown-haired. Hair color golden, wheaten or amber tint. Leather light, thin, peach or milky shade, slightly prone to tan. The eyes are blue, gray or light green. Spring can be considered fragile, it resembles a vine that needs support. On the in fact, this is not so: Spring is individual, and about their interests won't forget. She has few friends, but she is devoted to them. Among the advantages Springs - a great sense of humor, a sharp mind, willpower and skill achieve the goal. Spring strives to keep traditions. Money for her not an end in itself, but an indicator of stability, which she cherishes. Spring loves nature and understands animals, possessing intuition. In love and sex - bright and open, it is not easy to forget her. Most suitable for Spring profession, where she can give free rein to the feelings and emotions associated with the world of art. If Spring goes in for sports, this is extreme - climbing, parachute, bicycle. Spring's house is her favorite corner, place rest and relaxation. She tries to tastefully furnish and decorate housing. Dairy products, soups, cereals, vegetables.
	Summer Woman Most common among Russian women. There are three subtypes of Summer - contrast, medium, and low contrast. The lighter the skin and the darker the hair, the more contrast will be Summer. Summer has ash or blond hair, gray, green, watery blue and even light brown eyes and light skin - grayish or olive, with closely spaced vessels and redness. Summer is not afraid of difficulties, on the contrary, they bring interest to life. Woman-Summer is hardworking, efficient. She will always captivate with labor impulse of others. Leto is an excellent organizer and leader, capable of and point out mistakes and praise. Summer has a high opinion of himself, however criticism is perceived painfully, it is easier to get along with it through praise. Summer does not suffer from greed, is ready to sacrifice many for the sake of friend. But she should be softer towards people. In his personal life, Leto is the leader. She is will obey only a partner who can become stronger than her. In the shower Summer strives for obedience, but is looking for a worthy one. summer is very sexy and liberated. Best Professions for Summer – Money Related and business. In sports, he loves competitions, martial arts. If possible Summer is looking for spacious housing, she likes sophistication in decor. Summer good appetite, but fatty foods are best avoided.
	Autumn Woman Most often, these girls are characterized by green, amber-brown or cognac eyes and hair of all shades of red - chestnut, copper, fiery, brown with a reddish tint. By structure hair is thick, elastic, often curly. The skin is usually beige, swarthy, with freckles, reacts painfully to the sun - turns red and inflamed. Autumn always cares about someone. She is the mother of all traditional qualities: kindness, diligence, understanding. Autumn does not like to talk about himself, but he listens to others. eternal worker, Autumn is often tired. She dreams of a strong shoulder in life. But often the habit of loneliness does not allow Autumn to reveal itself to a man. AT relationships, Autumn sometimes goes to extremes - screams and brawls or skillfully weaves intrigues. In sex, she hides a stormy temperament, and the partner will have to gain trust first. Good professions for Autumn - those associated with people: a doctor, a teacher. Autumn does stores food, loves and knows how to cook. Prefers team sports - volleyball basketball. The best type of vacation for Autumn is a spa and any cosmetic procedures. It's cozy in Autumn's house, a little the old fashioned way. Of the products of Autumn, fruits and vegetables are most suitable.
	Winter Woman This type is most often found in Eastern countries. Winter Woman usually a swarthy brunette or brown-haired woman. Eye color is dark brown. AT Depending on the degree of contrast of hair and skin color in Winter, two types - contrast and non-contrast. The contrasting Winter has black, more often straight hair, very fair, bluish-streaked skin and transparent blue or dark brown eyes. Complete opposite such a “cold” option is a non-contrasting Winter: dark thick, often curly hair with a chocolate or copper sheen, olive skin and brown or green-brown eyes. The Winter Woman is very noticeable. But at the same time, she will not allow to contact with him familiarly. Winter has a sharp analytical mind. maybe somewhat arrogant, she is well versed in people and controversial situations. Winter tends to sometimes withdraw into itself, stopping communication with friends. She is able to fall in love with herself, but may not keep fidelity, if he does not consider it necessary. In sex, a little cold and secretive, she you need a skilled and understanding partner. Professions are suitable for Winter, requiring quick response and efficiency. She loves computers games, and prefers travel to sports. In Zima's big apartment a minimum of furniture - she needs freedom. Winter is prone to fullness, so she I need to work more and eat less.

Color and character of a person. How to determine the nature of the colors?

The psychology of color

Author Lyubov Elizarova

READING02 min. 52 sec.

PUBLISHED 22-09-2020

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Color and character of a person

For a very long time, experts in the field of psychology describe their guesses about the nature of a person by color preferences. The color and character of a person can co-operate with a single whole, or vice versa, they can cause rejection. It is enough to look at what color a person has clothes, what shades prevail in his house, what color he chooses for a car. In addition, throughout life, a person involuntarily changes his tastes, which means that his character also changes. This is due to the fact that a person is constantly growing up, his views on life and beliefs are changing. Also, we often choose a color depending on our mood, and you definitely can’t argue with that!

Thanks to this definition, a lot can be said about the soul and inner world of the individual. If you discuss everything in more detail, you can learn a lot about yourself and your loved ones.

White is the most neutral color available. It is perfectly combined with any tones, smoothes out bright and dark shades. White color can be both warm and cold. This color says little about nature, because it suits almost everyone. A person who tries on white really wants to please everyone. White color is chosen by self-sufficient and cautious people.

Black symbolizes an unsatisfied life. It is chosen by people who are trying to be different from someone else. They diligently head towards loneliness, often experience despondency, have many doubts. However, if black is diluted with colorful accessories, then this indicates inconstancy. A person who chooses black is inherently a fighter and in any situation goes to the end.

Gray lovers are rather slow and impulsive people. These people change their mood dramatically. They seem to be afraid of contact with the outside world. They are afraid to speak in front of an audience. Such people make compromises, like to work and be useful, reliable and calm people.

Red is the color of life, passion, love, eroticism and sexual charm. Often it is chosen by irritable and unfriendly people. Fans of this tone are characterized by self-esteem and the desire for career growth, great perseverance and energy. Mostly red shades are preferred by young people and schoolchildren.

Brown admirers have primitive goals and desires. They are quite confident in the coming day, as their rules are long-term. Admirers of brown are usually exemplary children and spouses. Such people do not like loud meetings, but prefer quiet evenings at home. This color is associated with fidelity and harmony.

Yellow is chosen by educated, cheerful and sociable people. They are quiet, silent and quickly adapt to different life circumstances. Supporters of yellow now and then seek to please many. Often this color is preferred by expectant mothers, as it is a sign of the sun, energy and life. Yellow reflects independence in relationships, curiosity, self-confidence and originality. Such people make vivid judgments about life and are endowed with a rich imagination.

Blue is the color of relaxation and serenity. It is often compared with the spiritual world of man. Blue lovers are harmless and gullible individuals who need friendship and public praise. Such people are incorrigible, have a monotonous character and are able to quickly become attached to a person. And also they are not very hardy, they suffer from a lack of spiritual harmony, they are very upset by betrayal and disappointment.

Green is the color of leaves and grass, spring, youth. People who have given preference to shades of green are independent, will not allow intrusion and moralizing from outsiders, they always achieve their goals. Such people are conflict-free and raise the spirits of others, caring parents, true friends. If you do not like green, then you are afraid of life's adversities.

Violet is adored by free and independent people, with great intellect and prone to creativity. This color is associated with generosity and charm. And also lovers of purple can be hidden and uninitiated people. If you like purple, chances are you are an observant and impressionable person.

Pink is the color of sweet and affectionate people who can't find a place for themselves with excitement.

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