We all have colors that throw us off, make us feel like we’re being aesthetically attacked, or affect our mood in distressing or stressful ways. Think of them now, and you’ll find your skin slightly crawling — the very idea of bringing uncomfortable colors into our stylish, sanctuary-like homes is nothing short of a decorator’s bad dream.
The hues we’re so repelled by are often deeply personal, affected by individual experience, cultural context, and how our specific vision works, but certain colors bring us together in a collective shudder. Yes, the emotional impact of color is complex and subjective, but some uncomfortable colors find it very difficult to please the eye (or find a place in the home).
