Color My World.
THERAPEUTIC THURSDAY
The Luscher color test is a psychological test invented by Dr. Max Luscher (1969) in Basel, Switzerland. He believed that sensory perception of color is objective and universally shared by all, but that COLOR PREFERENCES are subjective, and that this allows subjective states to be measured objectively using test colors.
Luscher believed that because the color selections are guided in an unconscious manner, they reveal the person as they really are, not as they perceive themselves or would like to be perceived.
Below is the link to this very short test. It should take 2 minutes or less. (Disregard the advertisement at the top of the page.) The beauty of this test is that you can take it throughout your life. As your life situations change you will see that they coincide with new color preferences.
I’ve taken this test many times throughout my life and it always astounds me just how accurate it is. It was popular in the early 70’s when everyone was dabbling in amateur psychology. Maybe why I went on to become a therapist?
A few things to remember:
1. choose colors by your gut, the ones that attract you rather than, “This would be a good color to paint my bathroom.”
2. The colors are slightly off and weird but this is for a reason. They’re not your “normal” colors. Just choose them in order of your initial response.
3. Follow the directions exactly for best results.
http://www.colorquiz.com/quiz.php
Good luck! Let me know how it works for you…
i’m going to print out my results on a monthly basis (great way to check in with yourself!). Some of these were odd–at least two mentioned sex. I remember sex, the magnifice…no, that was eating some Cadbury sent over from the U of K.
Bottom Line was spot on:
Your Actual Problem
“Feeling a lack of energy, she does not wish to be involved in further activity or give in to demands. she is feeling powerless causing her stress, agitation, and irritation, all which she tries to escape by refusing to participate altogether. she is determined to get her own way in the end and is cautious as she puts her plan in action.”
It’s amazing. Mine was just scary accurate. Monthly might be a little excessive? I would recommend once or twice a year, especially if you feel your mood or circumstances shifting. I’ve been taking this test since I was a child so it’s been interesting to see my preferences change and what it all means.
I’ll take that advice.
I don’t see myself as determined–to me that hints I’ll take no prisoners. That simply isn’t me.
Here’s the full thing, and my take on each:
Your Existing Situation
“Very emotional and artistic, enjoys being surrounded by beauty and art. Looking for a partner who always has an eye for beauty and who enjoys close, loving relationships.” I’ve stopped looking, because I’ve found they enjoy close, loving relationships while involved with me.
Your Stress Sources
“Current problems are seen as dangerous and threatening. she is angry a the thought she will have to continually put off her own goals for the time being, leaving her feeling powerless to change things. she feels used, overwhelmed, and exhausted at the demands placed on her. ” BINGO! We have a winner.
Your Restrained Characteristics
“Feels she is carry more than her share of problems. she is flexible and laid back, sticking to her goals and working to overcome any difficulty.” Laid back? Currently I’m a mound of vibrating stress.
“Is satisfied and finds contentment through sexual activity.” I’m sorry, what kind of activity?
Your Desired Objective
Feels as if her hopes and dreams have been unfairly stomped on by others. Irritated and upset with her current situation which she feels is an insult to her true desires.
Hm, it sounds quite good, but it isn’t it much like a horoscope: fitting everyone? Isn’t everyone attracted by beautiful and unique things? Doesn’t everyone want to be respected and stuff?
I don’t know, Lisa. Do you think it is a good test, as in, not jut saying random things?
It’s DEFINITELY NOT a horoscope. It’s a legitimate, serious psychological test that compares with other psych tests. I have seen the results through the years and they’ve always been accurate.
I looked high and low for my book but I seemed to have misplaced it? It comes with MUCH MORE information and evaluation. The one on the internet is a real quickie. I recommend getting the book (it’s hard to find) and studying all the various results.
Lastly, sometimes people don’t want to see the truth. If you are a false/fake person or put on a facade (I know you don’t) but these results can sometimes illuminate what’s hiding underneath. It can be uncomfortable.
It was more like too fitting, you know… It gave me the impression that it had to be me agreeing on all of it.
And maybe because it’s a rather strange idea that your personality is hidden inside colours. How does that work?
By the way, who says I don’t put on a facade? You never know! 🙂
Okay, I confess. I’d like to have a relationship, but fear stops me. I’m tired if caring for the rest of the people I know, yet, when I was very ill, no one even stopped by or called. I know I can carry burdens–I’m just tired. I should wear a medical bracelet–irritated. don’t piss me off. also, on occasion, I get kneeckle.
Haha! It’s strange how accurate it is! It actually works by the pairing of colors – so it has to do with the color position. If you put black first and then green and then blue, that combination is significant. First and second positions are important as are the last two. It’s complicated (the book goes into more detail) but it works as long as you don’t look at the colors as having any other value; clothing, paint color, etc.
Just gut.
For a long time I put black first. So funny how I’ve changed. Some colors actually elicit anger in me… Weird, right?
Slightly, yes :). I’ve had a sort of dislike for brown since I was a child. It’s such a colour that means nothing to me. But blue does, especially that lighter blue in the test. Putting black first is not very common, I think, is it? Most people like bright colours. Have you changed into one of them too now? 🙂
The second time I had to choose colours, I picked different ones first. That made me wonder too. But I think that the last ones are just all equally nothing for me.
Except for brown. That’s a no-go.
Your Existing Situation
“Insecure with himself, needs stable roots and emotional security. Seeking an environment which provides comfort and few problems.”
That explains why I have stayed with the same company for 8+ years to be honest…!
I’m glad it provided you with a little something. As I said to No Blog Intended, that is the abbreviated version. The book goes into greater detail, etc.
All in all I think it’s pretty cool.
Except for that bothersome co-worker you have it sounds like you’re in the right place.
That was fun. I agreed with the results, but it didn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know…
That’s good. Consider yourself to be extremely healthy! The alternative is having this uncover some deep, dark, truth that you refuse to face.
It’s strangely accurate, though.
Pretty accurate for me. But similar to what NBI said, I think it’s very befitting of most people.
Your Actual Problem
“Wants to be valued and respected, seeks a close and peaceful relationship with a shared respect of each other.”
Well who doesn’t?
Your Stress Sources
“Needs to meet people who have the same high principals and values as himself, but finds the need unfulfilled. His need to feel dominate and superior leaves him feeling isolated and does not allow for him to give freely of himself. He would like to surrender and let go, but sees that as a weakness he must not give in to. Holding back will allow him to stand out for the crowd and earn a higher status, recognized by others as unique and important.”
That was probably the more accurate one I got that I could see not fitting everyone. Nevertheless, it gets you thinking about yourself.
Is it weird that I usually wear black clothing but chose black in the bottom 3 for both selections? I wonder what that means.
I did the same for grey. Wear it all the time – my go to color, actually. But I didn’t pick it initially. My theory is because black and grey are values, not colors. Take that, color test. My art teacher mother is influencing my psychological tests. And probably in more ways than one.
Must take Matt rowing but will take the test when nobody is looking. I always want to be yellow…something bright. But, I am afraid that deep dark within me is someone black or blue?
xxoo
I will call you later, Gator. xoxox
I think, because this is an abbreviated version of what is in the book, you don’t get the full picture and all the details. I think that one paragraph is definitely unique to people who pick YOUR color combinations. And from what I know of you it seems pretty accurate.
Like I said to NBI, it’s about the position of the colors you choose and what they get paired with. I know the first two positions are significant as are the last two.
You did the test right if you didn’t choose black because that’s what you like to wear. It’s about what attracts you on a gut level.
I use to put black first when I was a messed up teenager! haha!
I was wondering though if you had any interpretation yourself as to the significance of liking the color black but not selecting it. I do like the color. Maybe it was the shade of black? Something for me to ponder about.
BLACK – Expresses the idea of nothingness, as it is the negation of color itself. It represents renunciation, the ultimate surrender of relinquishment.
The 5th and 6th positions – This is where people put colors they are indifferent to. If you put black in either of these places it means you’re not rejecting it but simply putting it aside. It’s not in use.
7th and 8th positions – these colors represent turning ‘away from.’ These are colors that are most disliked and represent a need which is suppressed out of necessity.
So, if you put it in 7th or 8th position I think that you have a need to suppress the surrender or relinquishment of something in your life. What is it that you don’t want to surrender to…? (Only you know) That’s why you put black in that position. (I think?)
I think the psychology of it trumps or over rides the fact that you like black?
“Is bothered when her needs and desires are misunderstood”
This was probably the truest statement in mine. It also said that I need attention. I don’t think I do, but maybe I just don’t see it? WHO AM I? hah
I’m glad everyone found something that fits them uniquely.
Mine said, “desperately wishes a solution will present itself and allow her a chance to escape.”
99% of mine was accurate. I’ll email my results. Spooky, right?
Your Actual Problem
“Is disappointed and let down, feels there is no point in making new goals as they will leave him feeling the same way. Is unable to admit to his short comings, which leads him to act out in an aggressive and resentful way.”
Your Actual Problem #2
“Struggles with his need for respect and admiration from others; feels he needs to make a name for himself and stand out from the crowd. He acts out by insisting he be the center of attention, and refuses to step back, stand down, or take on a minor, insignificant role.”
I have two problems =/ both pretty sum me up too haha
It’s pretty accurate, eh? Strange how choosing some colors and arranging them in order can give so much accurate info.
Thanks for playing along…!
Have fun in London!!!
That was fun! It started off very accurate, but I don’t think I read directions very well. My eternal problem. I just jump into things (and hand the instruction manual to someone else). So maybe that’s why the latter half didn’t quite line up. But this was interesting:
Your Existing Situation
“Needs protection for anxiety and conflict, with a personal relationship that is close and understanding and nurturing.”
Your Stress Sources
“Wants the freedom to follow her own heart, goals, and dreams and to earn the respect as a unique individual. Desires to pursue every possible opportunity without limitations or things standing in her way.”
Very interesting! It sounds like it could be a good fit, especially the second bit. This is one of those things where the directions are important! haha! (I’m usually like you – I usually just push ahead with my own ideas! haha!) All I know is it works on the sub-conscious and is usually pretty accurate.
Glad you tried it.