The spectrum is made up of the colours: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet (I remember it as as Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vein).
The image below shows how white light is dispersed through a glass prism, it then reflects out as the 7 colours.
When white light hits an object we only see it as the colour it is because the other 6 colours of the spectrum are absorbed by the object. For example, a red apple sat on a table - when light hits it, the colours OYGBIV are absorbed by the apple. Red is then reflected to the eye, and this is how we see the apple as being RED.How colours make us feel:
GREEN: It has been proven that green is a 'calming' colour, it is the easiest for the human eye to see. Green is a colour that symbolizes nature, when you think of green it can be related to leaves and grassy fields or meadows - these are positive images. Green can also be associated with health, tranquility and good luck - linking with a four-leaf clover and the fact that green has been seen as a symbol for fertility throughout history. The colour green is used in decorating to achieve a positive effect on the people that come into the specific environment - for example, guests waiting to appear on a television show may be sent to wait in a 'green room' to relax.
RED: The opposite effect comes from Red, it is supposed to be harsh for the eye to absorb. The colour has many negative connotations, as it can be linked with blood and anger but also love. It is an intense color and it even stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing - it is a colour that will most definatley attract attention. Women that wear red and also red lipstick may be trying to atract men, as this can be seen as a sign of sex appeal that will often get them noticed.
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