New Years Lucky Colors 2023

There is so much more to color than meets the eye. Colors, like words, are a strong and powerful communication tool that can be used for many purposes, from influencing someone’s moods and decisions, to giving physiological reactions. Color, like music, has the power to change the very essence of everything it touches. Color can set a mood, create a conversation, soothe and ground us. Through color, we navigate our world, understand it more deeply, and lend it our own personal touch.

Will decorating my house or wearing certain colors help change my outcome for 2023? Maybe not, but there is nothing wrong with having a little fun & welcoming change. 

This blog post shares New Year’s lucky colors as they pertain to New Year’s Eve in the U.S., then we move to lucky colors for the Chinese New Year. We also share an overview on the psychology of colors and close out the post reviewing fashion, paint predictions and trends for 2023.

New Years Lucky Colors

Do you believe in the power of colors? Color resonates in distinct ways for different people. Many cultures believe the right colors can bring about luck, particularly how you start out the New Year. Those that believe this often feel the colors you wear and surround you can attract good fortune, or repel it. This is why it’s said you should choose the colors around you very carefully this coming New Year.  If you want to bring about some luck in your life (and who doesn’t!), choose some of these lucky colors when putting together your wardrobe for New Year’s Eve & then incorporate these colors into your home and office decor for the new year as well. Choose your color based on what your goals are for the new year.

• Blue. Blue is generally a happy color, no matter what shade you choose. It represents open spaces like the ocean and the sky. If you are looking for inspiration, imagination, wisdom, tranquility, good health or just are optimistic about the future, wear shades of the color blue. Blue can also help with balance and self expression.
• Silver. Silver is said to connect with wealth, technology, high tech & intelligence. It represents hope, unconditional love and meditation. Wearing silver jewelry is believed to draw negative energy out of the body and replace it with positive energy. Wearing silver clothes or using it for your New Years’ décor will reflect energy, open new doors and light the way to the future.
• Green. Green is associated with nature, life and renewal. This color is thought to bring about luck when it comes to areas of healing, health, and growth. Being the color of money, it is also traditionally associated boosting your finances. Green is a color that also helps alleviate anxiety, depression, and nervousness. Let’s not forget that green is the national color of Ireland and associated with good luck, four leaf clovers and leprechauns.
• Orange. This color denotes feelings of liveliness, warmth, stimulation, motivation, adventure and happiness. It can help the wearer with enhanced confidence and decision making. Orange can also help a person recover from disappointments or a wounded heart.
• Pink. A delicate color, pink represents friendship, approachability and inner peace. Is your social life in need of a little bit of luck this coming year? Wear pink to encourage intimacy, affection, and love.
• Purple. This is one royal color, literally. Since early on purple has been the color of choice among royalty. It is also symbolic of magic, mystery and spirituality. Wearing it can bring about luck in areas of wisdom, passion, peace, independence and creativity. Wearing purple can also be uplifting, encourage imagination and create feelings of spirituality. It’s also a great choice for those that are looking for professional success.
• Red. The color of fire, red is associated with heat, love, desire, passion, courage, willpower, anger and stress. This color is an excellent choice for those looking for love & passion. It can also bring about luck in areas associated with work and those who are looking for positions of power.
• White. White represents simplicity, freshness, spirituality, protection, a blank slate or new beginning. Wearing white could promote feelings of renewal, encourage purification of thoughts and actions, and help clear negative thoughts and obstacles that have been holding you back. In some countries, such as Brazil, they believe that wearing white will bring about good luck and peace throughout the New Year.
• Yellow. Yellow is associated with sunshine, happiness, warmth and cheerfulness. Wearing this vibrant color can bring about luck for those that are dealing with financial troubles. It can lift the wearer’s spirits and provide them with a clear head and a cheerful mood.
• Gold.  Gold is synonymous with wealth, but don’t always think of it as financial.  You can also gain a wealth of experience, a wealth of knowledge or a wealth of love and support from friends and family. Gold gemstones are believed to increase personal wisdom and power, create success and prosperity, and illuminate the path toward your goal.

Lucky underwear? Yes in many Latin American countries, they believe the color of your underwear on New Year’s Eve can set the tone for the New Year.

Lucky Colors 2023 – Chinese New Year of the Water Rabbit

With 2023 approaching, it’s once again that time of year for us to prepare for what’s to come and to hopefully come ahead of it winning!! As it seems, that powerful yet refreshing element we know to be water is not yet through with us. We are going from Water Tiger to the Water Rabbit. According the Chinese New Year the 2023 lucky colors are red, pink, purple and blue.

• Red
  Red represents fire and is the most popular color in China. It is also the national color representing happiness, beauty, vitality, good luck, success and good fortune. Red is used in China at important events including festivals and weddings. Red envelopes with money are given during the Chinese New Year for luck.
• Pink
  In China, the color Pink is considered to be a shade of red, thus holds all the same meanings of good fortune and joy.
• Purple
  Purple represents divinity, immortality, love and romance.
• Blue
  Blue stands for healing, trust, calmness and long life. Shades of blue are used to decorate homes for longevity and harmony.

  Colors you want to veer away from if you follow the Chinese zodiac are dark brown, dark yellow and white.

Psychology of Color

Outside of what lucky colors to wear for New Years, did you know some psychologists study color and how they impact your behavior from the foods you eat to your mood? Colors can greatly affect the way we feel and behave, and many people have been using them, from interior designers to digital marketers, in order to produce certain wanted effects for brands. Colors are thought to influence our buying choices, our feelings, and even our memories. Warm colors can evoke different emotions than cool colors and bright colors can create different feelings than muted colors. Men and women tend to have different color preferences, and color associations vary from culture to culture and from person to person. Scientific studies and research are constantly being done to get a better understanding of color psychology, as the concept has become extremely popular in marketing, art, design, fashion, and other areas that seek to connect colors and emotions.

Lucky Colors 2022:  Home Decor & Fashion

Colors play a key part in fashion trends. What colors will she see lighting up the runway this fall and into Spring 2023?

According to Pantone Color Institute experts, colors emphasize our desire for a versatile range of color that embraces and accommodates the various possibilities of our complex lifestyle. For 2023 use colors that reflect how your experiences over the past few years has influenced your relationship with color. “Embracing a fearless approach that ranges from chaos to quiet, we strive forward with a color palette that celebrates a newfound freedom and the excitement of trying something new. Colors and color combinations that lend themselves to experimentation and quirky contrasts highlight our desire for individualism encouraging us to express ourselves in unexpected ways.”

Behr Paint Color of the Year 2023….Blank Canvas

According to the popular paint brand, Blank Canvas is a “off-white with complex undertones or brown and gray to make it neutral.” Blank Canvas is inspired by the growing wellness movement, designed to evoke feelings of welcoming and relaxation. Blank Canvas is a hopeful and welcoming warm white with limitless possibilities to help transform any vision into a reality. “White paint colors are our top-sellers at BEHR. With so many options to choose from, we wanted to spotlight the one that we believe is most versatile, and truly the perfect shade of white for any project,” said Jodi Allen, global chief marketing officer at Behr Paint Company, in a press release accompanying the announcement. “In addition to inspiring renewal, positivity, and a sense of calm, Blank Canvas always makes a design-forward statement, whether you’re a homeowner working on a DIY living space or a professional painter seeking your go-to white to use on countless projects for years to come.”

Sherwin Williams COLORMIX COLLECTION

Sherwin-Williams presents Terra Colormix collection composed of 40 trend colors across four palettes, inspired by the natural interweaving of ourselves and our spaces. The collection embraces creativity, regeneration, connection, care and joy. “We are on an intentional journey to experience beautiful, living color as we evolve,” said Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “Our connection to the Earth, fondest memories and future hopes are what will influence our global outlook in the months to come. These influences affect our commercial spaces as much as they do our homes. Embracing the idea of TERRA in design inspires a new way of living that will be defined by balance, presence, support and the enduring joy that awaits us.”

Other Ways To Surround Yourself With Lucky Colors 2023

Not to worry, if shopping for new clothes or paint is not currently in the budget, display some lucky colors in the form of stones, plants, candles, flowers, a throw blanket, pillows, towels, or even a bowl of colorful fruits on your counter.

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