Why Orange?

We get the question all of the time, “Why is it called Orange Leaf?”  Honestly?  Probably because Orange is cool!  Lemon Leaf, Apple Leaf, Grape Leaf doesn’t quite have the same ring to it.  And the color orange has its own personality that other colors can’t match.  Purple Leaf?  Blue Leaf?  Doesn’t work!

So what is Orange’s personality?  According to psychologists that know about this stuff, the psychology of Orange is exactly what you think it would be.  Orange is considered the color of adventure and social communication.  The color orange radiates warmth and happiness, combining the physical energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow.  The color psychology of orange is optimistic and uplifting, rejuvenating our spirit. In fact orange is so optimistic and uplifting that we should all find ways to use it in our everyday life, even if it is just an orange colored pen that we use. Orange brings spontaneity and a positive outlook on life and is a great color to use during tough economic times, keeping us motivated and helping us to look on the bright side of life.  With its enthusiasm for life, the color orange relates to adventure and risk-taking, inspiring physical confidence, competition and independence. Those inspired by orange are always on the go!  

In relation to the meaning of colors, orange is extroverted and uninhibited, often encouraging exhibitionism or, at the very least, showing-off!  The color orange relates to social communication, stimulating two way conversations. A warm and inviting color, it is both physically and mentally stimulating, so it gets people thinking and talking! 

Enthusiasm, courage, stimulation, vitality, and rejuvenation are all effects of orange.  So when you look around and see the orange paint, the orange shirts, and of course the orange furniture, you know you are going to be in a good mood.  Orange is awesome!

So in my way of making lists for anything and everything I do, here is a list of my 5 coolest things that are ORANGE (besides Orange Leaf):

· The nickname for the Denver Broncos’ defense in the late 70’s was “The Orange Crush”!  That’s a cool nickname! 

· The color of the wrapper for the best candy bar ever made – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, is Orange.

·The nickname of the Dutch National Soccer (Football) team is Oranje, the Dutch word for "orange”.

·Oompa  Loompas are orange!!

·The dominant color of the most fun holiday, Halloween, is Orange.

So, why Orange? Cheerful, Spontaneous, Optimistic, and Enthusiastic, capturing each of the best parts of the other colors in the rainbow. Throw a little LEAF in there for your health and who would want to  live any other way!

Tom Hagan - Guest Blogger