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Colour psychology is a fascinating subject. The fact that different colours can make you feel different things has been studied for a long time, and many businesses use this to their advantage. There's a reason why McDonalds' logo is red and yellow, you know!
In medical settings, different scrub colours have different meanings, which can portray your level of authority as well as make patients feel different things. Read on to find out the different scrub colours and their meanings!
Blue
Firstly, blue is a popular colour, so it is often viewed as the most traditional colour of scrubs.
Blue inspires feelings of calmness and relaxation. It has a physiological effect on the body; it has been shown to reduce a person's heart rate as well as lower body temperature. Blue is a peaceful and tranquil colour, that hospitals will choose to evoke trust.
Pink
Secondly, pink may be associated in pop culture with femininity and gracefulness. While it can mean that, it also has other very positive connotations! Pink scrubs can be associated with healing and peace, which makes it a great choice for hospitals.
There is a warmth and tranquility in pink scrubs that patients may be drawn to. It evokes joy in some, and excitement in others.
Black
Thirdly, black evokes a feeling of power. In general, it is used in fashion to exude sophistication.
Hospitals choose black scrubs to establish authority, so workers in management positions don black scrubs or medical uniforms. Wearing black can make you look stronger, elegant and can even make you look intelligent.
Green
Often associated with grass and nature, you would think that green did not have much more of a meaning. However, green is also a highly popular scrub colour!
Green evokes a sense of calm and peacefulness. Studies have shown that various shades of green can help put people at ease in new places - perfect for the hospital jitters!
Green is also more commonly associated with success - green check marks, green means go, etc. Overall, green is a positive colour that many hospitals opt for!
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What colour is your favourite? Does your workplace use any of these colours? Let us know in the comments below!
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DDHQ x