At the end of the film The Truman Show we see Truman sailing across a calm blue ocean, he is met by a blue wall and steps on the horizon. At the top of the steps is a blue door.
The character has no idea what awaits him on the other side of the door, all he knows is that it leads to the truth.
This example of The
Truman Show shows that films use colour psychology in subtle (or not so subtle)
ways. Light is used to convey an emotion for the viewer, also characters costumes
can be used in a comparable way.
Charity in The Greatest Showman begins by wearing a blue dress and pink scarf. The pink is linked to innocence, femininity, and a sweet nature.
Blue in colour healing is linked to the throat chakra, it is our seat of self-expression and communication, trust, honesty, and creativity. It is the ability to speak our truth. Are you authentic with yourself and others?
It is a tranquil colour that cools and calms, also linked to loyalty and purity.
On the negative side it can be cold, linked to sadness and depression. Think of the phrase “feeling blue.” Another phrase is “shouting till your blue in the face” so you are trying to communicate but not getting your message across.
Physically this colour is connected to the thyroid, throat, trachea, and lungs, some also link it to the lower part of the face, the nose, mouth, and sinuses.
It is a great colour for high blood pressure, fever, stings, tonsilitis and sore throat. It has been used in hospitals for babies with jaundice. Use it when you need to feel calm. I have personally used it for insomnia.
Do not use it for sadness, depression, and low temperature. For these the opposite colour orange would be used.
