Super cool infographic by College Match Up creatively lays out what your favorite color says about you. Did you know that the color red signifies drive and determination? Or that the color purple indicates you are a perfectionist (no wonder I love purple!). Take a minute to explore some "colorful" random facts and see if your preferred palette matches your personality...
WHAT DOES YOUR FAVORITE COLOR SAY ABOUT YOU?
Find your color, find your nature. (1,2)
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.
Favorite colors by gender (3)
Color: Male:: Female
Blue: 42%:: 29%
Green: 25%:: 19%
Purple: 12%:: 27%
Red: 8%:: 9%
Yellow: 5%:: 6%
Orange: 7%:: 3%
Pink: 1%:: 7%
INTERESTING COLOR FACTS:
Here are some random facts about color you may not have known! (4)
40%: This is the percentage of people worldwide whose favorite color is blue, by far the most popular color
Red is the first color a baby sees, around 2 weeks of age.
Pink is the most calming color, used in some prisons and mental health institutions to sedate worked-up prisoners and patients.
White is considered the safest color for a car.
Red and yellow together are the most appetizing colors, thus why they’re used in a lot of fast food signs.