The colour red, yellow, blue: What Holi colours reveal about mood psychology

Holi isn’t just a festival of colours, but it’s a feeling for many. It’s a day when the air fills with joy, music, and a burst of colours that seems to dissolve all boundaries. Strangers become friends; old grudges fade. For one day, life feels lighter. But have you ever wondered why Holi feels so energising?

Part of the answer lies in colour psychology. The colourful gulal we apply— red, yellow, blue — aren’t just for fun. It influences people’s mood, emotion, and even behaviour. Here’s how: