opens your eyes to the power of colour.
The four personality types
All people can be split into just four personality
types.
The basic patterns are fixed, just as the basic male/female patterns
are, but equally, there are probably as many variations as there are
people. Each of us usually contains elements of one or more of the other
three, but understanding the archetype is the key to understanding ourselves
and others.
Each individual personality is best supported and expressed with a specific
palette of colours – which is why I Am Colour produces an individual
palette just for you, using the Colour Affects System developed by Angela Wright in the 1970s (www.colour-affects.co.uk/history).
Building on the earlier work of colour theorists, from Aristotle to Johannes Itten, and with considerable reference to Jung’s psychological theories, the Colour Affects System was born. Four tonal families were identified that corresponded to distinct personality types. Ongoing work with the Colour and Imaging Institute at the University of Derby has only within the last two years confirmed a precise mathematical relationship between these colour classifications.
Understanding these classifications also helps to show how humans fits
into the natural world.
It is in the year’s seasons that we most clearly see our reaction
to colour signals in our environment. Although this does not occur in
the same way everywhere, the yearly cycle is always recognisable and
we react in similar ways.
We use the influence of colour and light to orient ourselves, so for
example, in many parts of the world, when the leaves change colour and
go through golds, reds, purples and browns before they fall off the
trees, we know that the natural cycle is drawing to a close. We prepare
for nature to shut down and hibernate, as regeneration begins under
the earth. We ourselves instinctively draw in.
We depend on the natural order more than we realise.
So when we examine the four types, one-by-one, we can also examine them
in terms of their place in nature. Remember these are archetypal types
and your personality might also include elements of one or more of the
other types.
Which group are you?
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The
personality types in brief
The Group One Personality: reflects the patterns of springtime;
has a strong practical streak and inexhaustible energy; has a natural
affinity with the young and loves the outdoors; tends to have rounded
and delicate features.
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The Group Two Personality: links to the natural patterns
of summertime; is cool, calm and collected; likes to create order out
of chaos and keep the peace; is often a gifted artist or musician; has
gently curved features.
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The Group Three Personality: reflects the autumnal pattern;
is intense and strong; enjoys detection and digging beneath the surface;
could be blond, brunette or redhead and their eyes could be blue, brown
or green.
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The Group Four Personality: is an expression of the natural
pattern of winter; automatically commands respect; can't stand clutter,
or cluttered minds; shines in the theatre and films, PR and fashion; has
well-defined features and compelling eyes.
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