Your environment has a huge impact on your work performance.
Everything from background noise to how comfortable your chair is and the temperature of your workspace can impact your productivity and focus.
But did you know colours do as well?
A study conducted by the University of Texas found that the difference between office interior colours impacted worker productivity in relation to task performance and accuracy.
Cobaltworkspace.com shares a few best colours for productivity and focus:
1. Yellow for positivity
Think sunshine, smiley faces, and daffodils—yellow is a naturally positive colour. It may evoke memories of your favourite beach vacation or getting outside on a sunny day.
Using yellow accents in your office decor can help channel a positive mindset, which is key for productivity and motivation at work.
2. Green for calm
While you can’t always be in nature during your work day, you can bring some into your workspace by incorporating the colour green. Evoking the calm of nature, green is a great colour for feelings of peace and zen—both of which will help you focus on work.
3. Blue for relaxation
A lot of people gravitate towards the colour blue because similar to green and yellow, it’s readily present in nature. Blue can create a sense of relaxation—just think of daydreaming while looking at the sky or watching the ocean waves roll in.
One study of university students found that blue increased relaxation and calmness in comparison to other colours while they were studying.
4. Neutrals for focus
If you like a more minimalist aesthetic, this one’s for you. Neutral colours—beiges, browns, white, creams—are ideal for deep focus. Because they aren’t as stimulating as other colours, you won’t be distracted by them. They create a seamless, calm environment for you to do your best work
