Finding Your Perfect Hue

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Finding Your Perfect Hue
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The Origin of Color Typing

• Hippocrates 400 B.C.
• Sioux Indians
• Myers-Briggs 1950s
• Color Typing 1970s

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How Do You Fit In?

• 46 of the population are YELLOW
• 10 of the population are BLUE
• 27 of the population are ORANGE
• 17 of the population are GREEN

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Orange

• I act on a moments notice
• Witty, charming, spontaneous
• I consider life as a game, here and now
• Impulsive, generous, impact
• I need fun, variety, stimulation, and excitement
• Optimistic, eager, bold
• I value skill, resourcefulness, and courage
• Physical, immediate, fraternal
• I am a natural trouble-shooter, a performer, a
  competitor

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Yellow

• I need to follow rules and respect authority
• Loyal, dependable, prepared
• I have a strong sense of what is right and wrong
  in life
• Thorough, sensible, punctual
• I need to be useful and to belong
• Faithful, stable, organized
• I value home, family, and tradition
• Caring, concerned, concrete
• I am natural preserver, a parent, a helper

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Blue

• I need to feel unique and authentic
• Enthusiastic, sympathetic, personal
• I look to meaning and significance in life
• Warm, communicative, compassionate
• I need to contribute, to encourage, and to care
• Idealistic, spiritual, sincere
• I value integrity and unity in relationships
• Peaceful, flexible, imaginative
• I am natural romantic, a poet, a nurturer

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Green

• I seek knowledge and understanding
• Analytical, global, conceptual
• I live life by my own standards
• Cool, calm, collected
• I need explanations and answers
• Inventive, logical, perfectionist
• I value intelligence, insight, fairness, and
  justice
• Abstract, hypothetical, investigative
• I am a natural non-conformist, a visionary, a
  problem solver

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Orange

• AT WORK I am bored and restless with jobs that
  are routine and structured and satisfied in
  careers that allow me independence and freedom,
  while utilizing my physical coordination and my
  love of tools. I view any kind of tool as an
  extension of self. I am a natural performer.

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Yellow

• AT WORK I provide stability and can maintain
  organization. My ability to handle details and
  to work hard make me the backbone of many
  organizations. I believe that work comes before
  play, even if I must work overtime to complete
  the job.

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Blue

• AT WORK I have a strong desire to influence
  others so they may lead more significant lives. I
  often work in the arts communications, education,
  and the helping professions. I am adept at
  motivating and interacting with others.

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Green

• AT WORK I am conceptual and an independent
  thinker. For me, work is play. I am drawn to
  constant challenge in careers, and like to
  develop models, explore ideas or build systems to
  satisfy my need to deal with the innovative.
  Once I have perfected an idea, I prefer to move
  on, leaving the project to be maintained and
  supported by others.

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Orange

• IN LOVE I seek a relationship with shared
  activities and interests. With my mate, FI like
  to explore new ways to energize the relationship.
  I enjoy giving extravagant gifts that bring
  obvious pleasure to my loved one.

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Yellow

• IN LOVE I am serious and tend to have
  traditional, conservative views of both love and
  marriage I demonstrate love and affection through
  the practical things I do for my loved ones.

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Blue

• IN LOVE I seek harmonious relationships. I am
  a true romantic and believe in perfect love that
  lasts forever. I enjoy the symbols of romance
  such as flowers, candlelight , and music and
  cherish the small gestures of love.

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Green

• IN LOVE I prefer to let my head rule my heart.
  I dislike repetition, so it is difficult for me
  to continuously express feelings. I am uneasy
  when my emotions control me I want to establish
  a relationships, leave it to maintain itself, and
  turn my energies back to my career.

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Orange

• Others see Orange as
• Irresponsible
• Flaky
• Goofs off too much
• Not to be trusted
• Indecisive
• Not a team player

• Orange may see self as
• Fun-loving, enjoys life
• Spontaneous
• Carefree
• Practical
• Can deal with chaos
• Problem-solver

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Yellow

• Others see yellow as
• Rigid
• Controlling
• Dull, boring
• Bossy, controlling
• Uptight
• Predictable
• Judgmental

• Yellow may see self as
• Stable
• Providing security
• Dependable
• Firm
• Realistic
• Good planner
• Punctual

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Blue

• Others see Blue as
• Overly emotional
• Bleeding heart
• Mushy
• Easily duped
• Too trusting
• Soft
• Talks too much
• Push over

• Blue may see self as
• Compassionate
• Warm
• Romantic
• Spiritual
• Unselfish
• Likes to please people
• Sympathetic

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Green

• Others see Green as
• Intellectual snob
• Arrogant
• Heartless
• Ruthless
• Unrealistic
• Cool, aloof, unfeeling
• Afraid to open up

• Green may see Self as
• Superior intellect
• Powerful
• Original
• Reasonable
• Rational
• Calm, not emotional
• Under control

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Improve Relationships with Orange

• Value their playfulness
• Help them to think before they act
• Reinforce their optimism
• Praise their skills
• Respond to their generosity

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Improve Relationships with Yellow

• Do some reasonable planning
• Remember sentimental moments
• Respond to important dates
• Praise their responsible actions

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Improve Relationships with Blue

• Have an intimate talk
• Recognize their need to contribute
• Be open and responsive
• Express your feelings

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Improve Relationships with Green

• Praise their ingenuity
• Value their abstract thinking
• Accept their lack of romantic gestures
• Understand that their self esteem comes from
  being competent

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Stress Reducers for Orange

• Sports
• High risk behavior
• Amusement parks
• Sky diving
• Skiing
• Scary movies

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Stress Reducers for Yellow

• Fishing
• Jacuzzis
• Deep breathing
• Reading
• Massage
• Sunbathing

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Stress Reducers for Blue

• Fun
• Exercise
• Relaxation
• Music
• Movies and plays

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Stress Reducers for Green

• Meditation
• Puzzles
• Science fiction
• Yoga
• Escape to different reality

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How to Make an Orange Feel Great!

• Cleverness
• Skill
• Quickness
• Spontaneity
• Versatility
• Quick and timely responses

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How to Make a Yellow Feel Great!

• Accomplishments
• Thoroughness and sense of responsibility
• Contributions to growth of the project

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How to Make a Blue Feel Great!

• Unique contributions
• Personal achievements
• Honesty and sincerity
• Energetic and enthusiastic way about themselves

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How to Make a Green Feel Great!

• Competence
• Quality of work
• Ingenuity
• Clear, logical explanation of terms
• Good ideas

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Famous Oranges

• President Bush
• Donald Trump
• JFK
• Ronald Reagan

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Famous Yellows

• Barbara Walters
• George and Barbara Bush Sr.
• Queen Elizabeth
• Colin Powell

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Famous Blues

• Hillary Clinton
• Bill Gates
• Vice President Cheney

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Famous Greens

• Oprah
• Gandhi
• Gorbachev
• Diane Sawyer

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Best Careers for Oranges

• Firefighter
• Actor
• Sales
• Cruise Director
• Dancer

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Best Career for Yellows

• Nurse
• Teacher
• Banker
• Personal Organizer
• Pharmacist

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Best Careers for Blues

• Counselor
• Human Resources
• Social Workers
• Florist
• Artist
• Pyschologist

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Best Careers for Green

• Writers
• TV anchors
• Biographers
• Computer Programmers
• Mathematicians
• Doctor

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Finding Your Perfect Hue

• Valuing Differences and Creating Unity