Colour That Works Beautifully Everywhere - The Role Of Colours

Your choice of colour is an extension of your personality and individuality. Whether you utilize colour as a form of self-expression or to serve a specific purpose, Nippon Paint has your perfect shade. Choose from our wide spectrum of beautiful colours or create your own! Our paints will bring your room to life, with advanced formulae that ensure they will satisfy and delight you for a long time.

The Role Of Colours

Colour is a very individual thing. It speaks of who you are. It echoes the many facets of our persona. Some use colour to express creativity. Others draw on its power to enhance the quality of life. Like rejuvenating the mind with energy and zest. Or calming the soul with peace and tranquility.

So let your individualism and inspirations be guided by the various roles of colour. And fill each room in your home with the right ambience.

Functional colours

Functional colours tend to be mild and often allow furniture and other objects to be the centre of attention. Functional colours can also make a room smaller or bigger. As such, they are often used in contrast with the furniture. For instance, a soft eggshell shade to offset the bold furniture.

Decorative colours

Decorative colours shout out, and tend to be bold and bright. They are useful for highlighting details you want people to notice. For example, splashes of yellow to emphasise trimmings and skirtings. Decorative colours are also used to play off each other, making each other stand out more.

Emotional colours

Emotional colours are designed to affect and influence emotions. Emotional colours set the tone and mood of a room. The use of certain colours inspires romance and tenderness, while others can make a room seem festive or cheery. Similarly, the poor use of colours can affect emotions negatively, making us feel sad or irritable.

Psychological colours

Psychological colours are all about energy. Different colours convey different messages to the mind. They can calm or they can excite. White suggests purity and innocence. Red is active, bold and aggressive. Orange and yellow convey brightness. Green is refreshing. Psychological colours are popular in places like living areas or conference rooms because they can affect a large group of people in the same way - usually with positive results.