Out of the Blue (A World of Color, Day Six)

Note: This is part 6 in a series of posts titled A World of Color. You can read the previous posts here: Introduction, Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green.



Blue is one of the most versatile colors. It is also probably one of the most agreeable colors. You don't hear of people disliking blue; in fact, most everyone enjoys some shade of blue.

Blue can be positive, evoking feelings of trust, loyalty, stability, and calm. But it can also be negative, as in the term "feeling blue."

Blue is one of the most relaxing colors. It slows the metabolism and produces feelings of calm. It also tends to suppress the appetite, which is why blue is not that often used in promoting restaurants or other food services.

Blue is the color for mourning in Iran. In Western cultures, a bride often will wear "something blue." This is an ancient tradition dating back to Bible times in which blue represented purity and faithfulness.



And, of course, after looking at all these pictures of hot guys, you may experience "blue balls."

Blue-ribbon men...