How the Right Color Can Improve Morale In the Workplace
As a business owner, you want your employees motivated to do more and be better. When morale is low, productivity is often low as well. What can you do to improve both? A new coat of paint might just do the trick. Consider the workplace benefits of the following color options.
Red
The color red is one that promotes labor, power, strength, and energy. If your workplace is high-energy, red could be the right color for your warehouse or office. Red is intense and will raise your blood pressure, so if you need your employees to get that little spark behind them, a bright shade of red might help. It could also help in a quieter office setting where people tend to doze off or lag a little. The red could wake them up and get their hearts pumping.
Blue
The color blue promotes focus and calming. If your employees sit at a desk all day and need to really focus on what they’re doing, a nice shade of blue might be your best option. Blue creates mental stimulation, making it one for a workplace where employees need to concentrate.
Yellow
The color yellow promotes happiness, high energy, joy, and cheerfulness. It’s great as an accent color to red, taking the intensity of the red down a notch and providing that playful break your employees will need. Yellow is the perfect color for a creative workplace that employs artists, writers, developers, etc.
Green
The color green promotes nature, peace, tranquility, and harmony. If the work you do is often stressful and hectic, green walls can offer a level of calm that is most likely needed. It is often used as an accent to blue, balancing the room and creating a sense of calm.
Choosing the Right Color
It’s important you choose the right color to improve morale in your workplace. The environment of every company is different, so choosing a color based on your unique set of goals can have a positive impact on the work being done. For help choosing the best color, contact Major Painting by calling 816-795-9049 or
About the author
Chase DeRousse is the Vice President of Painting at Major Painting and strives to deliver quality craftsmanship coupled with superior customer service, creating a unique and pleasant experience for all Major Painting customers, no matter the size of the project. Chase also holds an active Class A General Contracting License.
Chase has won multiple accolades recognizing his leadership and excellence in the painting industry including awards from the Painting Contractor Association (PCA), Business Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), and Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).