The colour grey evokes mixed feelings, considered a dull colour by some and a gorgeous colour by the others. However, this colour is also blessed with the quality of improving the psychological response of any colour it is teamed with. It has a deep connection with creativity and is considered to be the colour which intensifies the creativity of imaginative people. To harness the power of this hue, when it comes to paint colours, you can go for a shade of grey on your favourite walls and spark creativity. From lighter to darker tones, you can experiment with whatever hue suits you the best.

Colours are not just the means of adding vibrancy to our surroundings, there is a strong connection between what colours stand for and what our subconscious mind thinks of it. Here is an example of the colour purple, which is a mixture of active red and sombre blue. The colour has traditionally been associated with dignity and royalty but on the emotional level, it has a starkly different meaning. Described as an unquiet colour, it stands for mysticism, mystery, imagination and spirituality. Quite fascinating, isn’t it?

Carnelian

This gemstone in the photograph is Carnelian. Flaunting a beautiful shade of orange, it is particularly found in India and parts of South America. The colour ranges from deep red to orange, like the colour that radiates when the sun sets or the gorgeous autumn leaves. This gem has an incredible energy that is believed to bring warmth. A variant of Chalcedony, belonging to the Quartz family, Carnelian’s colour ranges from pinkish-orange to a deep rusty shade of brown. The name Carnelian is derived from a Latin word which means ‘flesh.’ The Egyptians referred to it as the "the setting sun." If you are mesmerised by the beauty of this gem, you can bring it to the interiors of your living space with a similar wall colour design.

Chalcopyrite

Known as Peacock Ore, Chalcopyrite has a lovely iridescent shade of pink, blue, green, purple and gold that resemble the feathers of a peacock. The colours of the gem come from the oxidation of copper and iron in the crystal. It occurs in most sulfide mineral deposits around the world and has been the most important ore of copper for several thousands of years. This gem is believed to remove energy blockages, activating and aligning the chakras of the wearer. It is a great aid to increase self-esteem, get rid of fears and soothe intense emotions.

Morpho Butterfly

Say hello to Blue Morpho! This creature is a striking, iridescent blue butterfly with a wingspan of about 20 cm. In flight, the butterfly seems to look both blue and brown owing to its flight pattern, making it tough for predators to track this butterfly. You can find this species in parts of Central and South America and on the island of Trinidad. The most fascinating thing about this butterfly is that its wings are some of the most brilliant structures in nature. It contains no blue pigment yet look blue as the light reflects off the microscopic scales on its wings. You can pay an ode to the beauty of this butterfly with a similar wall texture design on your favourite wall.

Wax Begonias

Take a look at these beautiful creations of nature. Known as Wax Begonias, these plants are multifaceted, suitable for indoor as well as outdoor use. Although mostly on the smaller side, begonias pack a big punch of colour and add visual interest to any space. They can be a focal point when planted in mass. One of the best things about this plant is that they grow well in sun as well as shade and thrive equally well in containers, landscape beds and borders. It comes as no surprise that they are fancied by plant lovers around the world.