Shades of well-being

Experts say the colors that surround you have a powerful effect on your state of mind. Nina C Zimmermann reports

Is there anyone who has never felt blue? Or been so in love they see the world through rose-colored glasses? Colors take on broad meanings when used linguistically. They describe moods and they often reflect the soul.

Almost everyone can name color tones or shades that more or less agree with their state of mind at a given time. Psychologists call this visualized feelings.