# What is your True Color? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 27, 2000, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446 "2000-12-27T22:58:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2000, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/1 "2000-12-27T22:58:53Z")
Sorry if this has already been done… Funny how I am my least favorite color… then again, a grey person doesn’t sound like as much fun 🙂 "You’re a bold, confident orange. A warm, powerful color that indicates a strong, welcoming personality, orange is the mark of people who are social and extroverted by nature. Vibrant, with an upbeat attitude, you have a bright, inviting demeanor. Energetic and fun-loving, you’re a real friend-magnet. Your easy charm and unassuming manner make you the sort of person people want to meet and get to know better. Well-rounded and fun to be around, you enjoy helping others, so it’s no surprise that orange also symbolizes attraction. Orange is an extraordinary color — for an extraordinary person. " I wish… \ [http://www.emode.com/emode/tests/color.jsp](http://www.emode.com/emode/tests/color.jsp) ---
**Author:** ![Fairy\_Princess\_Kitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/df705f/32.png) [@Fairy\_Princess\_Kitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fairy_Princess_Kitty)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2000, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/2 "2000-12-27T23:05:43Z")
“Your color is red, the color of racy sportscars, blushing cheeks, and luscious roses. Red symbolizes passion, romance, and love. So, since you’re ruled by red, you probably trust your feelings more than your brain and tend to act spontaneously. If you see something you want, you go for it without thinking twice — impulsive is your middle name. You don’t wait around for people to make decisions, either; you dive right in. Quite the romantic, you pay close attention to your emotions. In fact, if your heart isn’t in what you’re doing, you won’t be satisfied. Of course, even when you do pour all your energy into the projects you tackle, your impetuous nature means your passions can shift as frequently as the wind. That’s why some reds have trouble with commitment. Our advice? Next time you’re feeling fickle, think before you act, if possible. You might be surprised at the results. Overall, though, it’s great to be red. No one lives life more completely than you do.” Ummm… okay, if they say so. Kitty ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2000, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/3 "2000-12-27T23:08:41Z")
Hrm…makes SOME sense, I think. > [@](#): > > You’re **blue** — the most soothing shade of the spectrum. The color of a clear summer sky or a deep, reflective ocean, blue has traditionally symbolized trust, solitude, and loyalty. Most likely a thoughtful person who values spending some time on your own, you’d rather connect deeply with a few people than have a bunch of slight acquaintances. Luckily, making close friends isn’t that hard, since people are naturally attracted to you — they’re soothed by your calming presence. Cool and collected, you rarely overreact. Instead, you think things through before coming to a decision. That level-headed, thoughtful approach to life is patently blue — and patently you! ---
**Author:** ![Wozzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a6a055/32.png) [@Wozzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wozzo)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2000, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/4 "2000-12-27T23:23:07Z")
You’re brown, a credible, stable color that’s reminiscent of fine wood, rich leather, and wistful melancholy. Most likely, you’re a logical, practical person ruled more by your head than your heart. With your inquisitive mind and insatiable curiosity, you’re probably a great problem solver. And you always gather all of the facts before coming to a timely, informed decision. Easily intrigued, you’re constantly finding new ways to challenge your mind, whether it’s by reading the newspaper, playing a trivia game, or composing a piece of music. Brown is an impartial, neutral color, which means you tend to see the difference between fact and opinion easily and are open to many points of view. Trustworthy and steady, you really are a brown at heart. ---
**Author:** ![Wozzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a6a055/32.png) [@Wozzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wozzo)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2000, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/5 "2000-12-27T23:27:07Z")
Sorry - I should have changed the pronouns. _You_ aren’t (necessarily) brown - I am. Perhaps I should move to Cleveland. ---
**Author:** ![tracer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tracer/32/20578_2.png) [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2000, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/6 "2000-12-27T23:34:49Z")
Blue. No, green! **AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!** ---
**Author:** ![obfusciatrist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4af34b/32.png) [@obfusciatrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obfusciatrist)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2000, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/7 "2000-12-27T23:49:14Z")
I’m black, but I am not going to give them my email to find out what that is supposed to mean. ---
**Author:** ![Nymysys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f6c823/32.png) [@Nymysys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nymysys)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/8 "2000-12-28T00:16:27Z")
I’m purple. Ask **dpr.** 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Tabithina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@Tabithina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabithina)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/9 "2000-12-28T00:33:49Z")
I’m brown. ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/10 "2000-12-28T01:34:44Z")
Inquisitive and logical, brown is the color of your personality. Logical? I must’ve answered the questions wrong! ---
**Author:** ![Wozzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a6a055/32.png) [@Wozzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wozzo)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/11 "2000-12-28T02:09:22Z")
OK, here’s the deal: All us fabulous Browns gang up on the rest of these flashier-than-thou guys, and Cecil’s dream will be realized at long last. Inquisitive and logical - the New World Order! Oh, yeah - booby prize of one laden swallow to tracer. ---
**Author:** ![hypergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/49beb7/32.png) [@hypergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hypergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/12 "2000-12-28T03:00:00Z")
Your color is red, the color of racy sportscars, blushing cheeks, and luscious roses. Red symbolizes passion, romance, and love. So, since you’re ruled by red, you probably trust your feelings more than your brain and tend to act spontaneously. If you see something you want, you go for it without thinking twice ? impulsive is your middle name. You don’t wait around for people to make decisions, either; you dive right in. Quite the romantic, you pay close attention to your emotions. In fact, if your heart isn’t in what you’re doing, you won’t be satisfied. Of course, even when you do pour all your energy into the projects you tackle, your impetuous nature means your passions can shift as frequently as the wind. That’s why some reds have trouble with commitment. Our advice? Next time you’re feeling fickle, think before you act, if possible. You might be surprised at the results. Overall, though, it’s great to be red. No one lives life more completely than you do. Actually sounds kind of like me. ---
**Author:** ![Fairy\_Princess\_Kitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/df705f/32.png) [@Fairy\_Princess\_Kitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fairy_Princess_Kitty)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/13 "2000-12-28T03:04:32Z")
_hugs hypergirl_ Yay! I’m not the only one. Kitty ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/14 "2000-12-28T03:11:52Z")
> [@](#): > > You’re green, the color of growth and vigor. Good-hearted and giving, you have a knack for finding and bringing out the best in people. Green is the most down-to-earth color in the spectrum — reliable and trustworthy. People know they can count on you to be around in times of need, since your concern for people is genuine and sincere. You take pride in being a good friend. For you, success is measured in terms of personal achievement and growth, not by status or position. Rare as emeralds, greens are wonderful, natural people. It truly is your color! Cool!! Green is my favorite color! And relable and dependable is how people describe me!! I’m going to give those people all my money as they must be much smarter than me to tell such a thing!!! ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/15 "2000-12-28T03:13:13Z")
You’re\*\* brown\*\*, a credible, stable color that’s reminiscent of fine wood, rich leather, and wistful melancholy. Most likely, you’re a logical, practical person ruled more by your head than your heart. With your inquisitive mind and insatiable curiosity, you’re probably a great problem solver. And you always gather all of the facts before coming to a timely, informed decision. Easily intrigued, you’re constantly finding new ways to challenge your mind, whether it’s by reading the newspaper, playing a trivia game, or composing a piece of music. Brown is an impartial, neutral color, which means you tend to see the difference between fact and opinion easily and are open to many points of view. Trustworthy and steady, you really are a brown at heart. I don’t see myself quite so pedestal-like as they make me. Then again, I’m used to me, so that’s probably why. ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/16 "2000-12-28T14:00:36Z")
No more oranges, eh? And I’m NOT as perky as the description makes me sound… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Gazoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ce73a5/32.png) [@Gazoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazoo)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/17 "2000-12-28T14:14:04Z")
Another Brown checking in. Although I’m not much for the color, the description is actually pretty accurate. ---
**Author:** ![UrbanChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/9dc877/32.png) [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/18 "2000-12-28T14:44:45Z")
> [@](#): > > Vibrant and charming, orange is the color of your personality. Uh, ok. ---
**Author:** ![Shagnasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/19 "2000-12-28T15:11:50Z")
Chalk another one up for BROWN. Our small army of people with superior traits should easily be able to dominate all of the other colors. ---
**Author:** ![Tymp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Tymp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tymp)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446/20 "2000-12-28T15:13:10Z")
> [@](#): > > You’re blue — the most soothing shade of the spectrum. The color of a clear summer sky or a deep, reflective ocean, blue has traditionally symbolized trust, solitude, and loyalty. Most likely a thoughtful person who values spending some time on your own, you’d rather connect deeply with a few people than have a bunch of slight acquaintances. Luckily, making close friends isn’t that hard, since people are naturally attracted to you — they’re soothed by your calming presence. Cool and collected, you rarely overreact. Instead, you think things through before coming to a decision. That level-headed, thoughtful approach to life is patently blue — and patently you! Lies! You can’t prove any of this! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-color/47446.md?page=2)