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Emotions linked to Classic Blue

Emotions linked to Classic Blue

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Emotions linked to Classic Blue

- [Instructor] Today, there's so many variations of blues, and while we name our hues, it's important to understand that people's perception of that color may be different. Someone may consider a cobalt blue, Classic Blue and navy blue to be the same color. That is why it's so important to understand the emotional triggers of Classic Blue, as they different from other hues. As you incorporate Classic Blue, context will help you drive these emotional triggers. Before we get into these, let's take a quick look at the historical connections to blue hues. Blue was once seen as a barbaric color, as it was often used in war. And I'm sure you've heard the term of feeling blue. If we take a look at this image here, and we take a deeper look at how it was set up, it leads us to think that this woman may be experiencing feelings of sadness or possibly feelings of being trapped. Blue later became associated as a spiritual color, connected to faith, devotion, and in the middle east, it's seen as…

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