The color scheme that you select for a room has the ability to create the mood of the individuals that enter the space. Psychologists believe that color can inspire people to action, conjure up memories from the past, promote intellectual thought, or even calm the human spirit.

When you prepare to select paint colors for decorating, the affect that the color scheme you choose will have on people in the space should be considered. Below are some examples of color and the mood that it inspires.

Sand, shell, coral, pearl or seaweed colors : These are neutral colors that create a sense of peace and well being. This is because these colors are those from nature. Natural tones have historically been capable of creating a mood of serenity in human beings. These are excellent colors for walls and furniture, with other shades being used for accent pieces throughout the décor.

Gray, blue, red, burgundy, and cranberry : These colors create a mood that inspires intellectual thought. These colors also lead the individual to think of travel and education. While many may consider some shades of these colors to be too bold, the color red, for example, is sharp and clean, leading to a mood of intellectual security and freedom. Depending on the shades of these colors, they can be used as either one of the prominent colors in the room, or as accent colors that compliment neutrals.

Bubble gum pink, buttercup, wintergreen, all the berry colors and crayon colors: These are playful colors that can create a mood of excitement in any room. The decorator should be careful in the use of these colors because if overdone they can also lead to an exhaustive feeling after a period of time. Yet, when used in moderation these colors lead to a mood of movement, activity, playfulness and freedom. When used in a child's room, for example, these colors should be offset by both natural and intellectual colors in order to ensure that the mood of the room does not create a mood of too much activity.