Color Psychology and Meaning of Indigo

Indigo is a deep shade that comes from a natural dye, and it sits between violet and blue in the rainbow’s colors. There are many opinions on the color of indigo and if it is closer to a blue or violet shade. We will be exploring these questions in this article.

What Color is Indigo?

Indigo is a deep blue color that is very close to the color wheel (primary color in the RGB color space) and to certain variants of ultramarine which are based upon the ancient dye of the same name. The Latin term “indigo” is Indian, and it’s believed that the dye originally came from India and was exported to Europe.

It is considered a color of the visible spectrum, and one of seven colors in the rainbow. Sources differ on the actual position of its electromagnetic spectrum.

Indigo was first recorded as a color in English‘s 1289 edition.

Rich History of Indigo 

Indigofera Tinctoria was a related species that was cultivated in East Asia and Peru in antiquity. Indigo was first discovered in ancient Peru around 4000 BC.

Indikon pharmakon, an Ancient Greek term for dye, was “Indian dye” and was translated into Latin via Portuguese as Indicum (second declension) case. This gave rise to the modern name indigo.

Spanish explorers uncovered an American species of indigo and began cultivating it in Guatemala. The English and French began encouraging indigo farming in their colonies in the West Indies.

Eliza Lucas introduced indigo in North America to colonial South Carolina. Indigo accounted for more than one third of all the value of American colonies’ exports.

You can make blue dye from two kinds of plants. The indigo plant produces the best results, and the woad plant Isatis Tinctoria is the least expensive. With the opening up of trade routes, both woad and true indigo were replaced, and however, both sources have been replaced by artificial dyes.

Indigo Color Combinations

• Indigo and White: A palette of dark and white colors is timeless, but it can also be used in many different ways. Blue and white rooms are versatile. They can be modern, traditional, contemporary, international, serious, funny, and many other styles. White and indigo are safe.
• Indigo and Red: both colors can be combined like peanut butter or jelly. Both are great by themselves, but they taste even better when combined. They are often associated with the Americana Classic and the Fourth of July. However, they can be used in any season and any combination.
• Indigo and Brown: For a relaxing effect, mix Indigo with Brown. Think of furniture made from rattan, dark wood, and warm with indigo upholstery. This combination is inherently relaxing, and there are many options.
• Indigo & Monastery: The lime color monastery is a combination of yellow and green. It really pops when paired with indigo. You can use chartreuse pillows to cover an indigo couch or chartreuse art against an indigo wall. This combination is striking.
• Indigo and yellow: Combining Indigo and soft yellow in an interior design is a great idea, especially when it’s used in a pattern for toiletries. However, a combination of bright and indigo creates a dynamic and lively look. In any case, yellow and dark blue are great together.
• Indigo and Orange: When used together, the complementary colors of orange and blue work well. Mixing indigo with a bold, bright orange is a great way to use it. This combination is modern and striking.
• Indigo and blue: blue works well with any shade of blue. Mix and match multiple shades in one room.

Indigo Plays Many Parts In Our Culture.

Catherine Legrand wrote a book called ‘Indigo. The Color That Changed Everything’ is about the color that has changed the course and trajectory of history. Its history is as richly documented as the color itself.

Indigo was initially the only source of blue dye. However, it can be mixed with other natural dyes for a wide variety of shades.

It was second in South Carolina’s most-valued crop after rice in the U.S.

Indigo pigments are the best-known dye and were used to make the famous blue jeans that we all wear. Indigo dye is still used to make blue jeans, denim cloth, and other garments.

IndiGo Airlines in India, a very popular airline, sports a strikingly indigo logo.

Crayola crayons’ 120 crayon box also contains the color indigo. The Faber Castell color pencils have the same color.

The French Army used dark blue indigo to replace their white uniforms at the time of the French Revolution.

In nature, there are tropical birds, a type of mushroom (called Lactarius–Indigo), along with snakes that have dark shades of indigo.

You can find indigo flowers such as lavender, blue Iris, hydrangea, and many other varieties.

It is also found as an ingredient in many crystals, including amethyst (and lapis lazuli).

Indigo Color Psychology

Indigo can enhance the perceptions of things and encourage unconscious processes such as intuition. Indigo can be used to help increase awareness of what’s happening. Indigo can also help you to develop other states and consciousness, and it’s an excellent color for meditation.

Integrity

Indigo, a color that is related to helping others and devotion, is called “Indigo”. It symbolizes fairness as well as impartiality. The color has a deep quality that communicates wisdom and authority.

Structure

This color closely relates to the organization. If there is no organization, it can cause problems. Indigo is also associated with rituals and tradition, which is why the New Age uses it so often. Indigo can also be associated negatively with conformity. It may mean that you stick to old rules and traditions. Indigo is associated with authority, religion, and religious traditions. It is a more formal shade than, for example, blue.

Arts  

Indigo stimulates the creativity part of your brain. It can aid in spatial thinking. Indigo is closely associated with theater, and Indigo overuse may make you dramatic.

Indigo’s Positive And Negative Aspects

This is a very spiritual color. It is associated with enhanced intuition and perception. It’s an authoritative color, and it suggests fairness as well as integrity. Indigo has a lot to do with structure and implies the need for organization. It’s all about rules, traditions, and religion. Indigo is also associated with creativity and spatial thought, which has a particular relationship to theater. Indigo’s downsides include the inability and rigidity to work without organization as well conformity to tradition. It can also be associated with “drama queens.”

Indigo Color Code