Scientists have always said that paint has different effects on people, the most prominent of which is how it seems to calm frayed nerves. This is achieved through colour psychology, which is one of the most widely used forms of subtle manipulation in the world.

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2. Scientists have always said
that paint has different effects on
people, the most prominent of which
is how it seems to calm frayed
nerves. This is achieved through
colour psychology, which is one of
the most widely used forms of subtle
manipulation in the world.
Multiple institutions are making
use of this technique to calm people
down in high stress situations. A
person should not think that the
colours have the power to stop
someone in their tracks like a magic
talisman. Nothing works as an
immediate solution, and those that
do often have serious consequences.

3. The effectiveness of colour psychology varies from person to
person, and people do not just need exposure to a colour to have an
effect; they need immersion. One of the clearest examples of the
implementation of colour psychology is in correctional and
rehabilitation facilities.
High stress confrontations are commonplace in these
institutions, and authorities need all the help they can get in keeping
the peace – even from the walls. Most prison cells are painted in a
neutral white or grey to set the tone of uniformity, order, and
obedience. Nonetheless, there are special cells reserved for people
who insist on violent and unruly behaviour.

4. Such cells are painted pink, which is one of the colours that
scientists associate with the calming effect. But, why not blue or
green, as these colours help in calming people down? It’s true that
blue and green have similar calming powers, but pink is a much
brighter colour than both of them. This allows guards to have a
clear view of the cell, and see if an inmate is hiding anything with
him.
There are examples of colour psychology outside of such
institutions, and have the figures to back up the theory. The Black
friar Bridge was a crossing notorious for attracting people who
wanted to end their lives. The local government decided to repaint
the structure a calming shade of green; suicides fell by almost
thirty four percent.
SOURCES:
http://blog.paintquality.com/paint-trivia/10-more-fascinating-things-
you-did-not-know-about-paint-and-color/
http://www.globaldecorating.com.au/commercial-painting-perth/
http://archinect.com/features/article/53292622/color-in-architecture-
more-than-just-decoration