Dos and Don’ts of room colours for better sleep

Subhadrika Sen

Warmer tones like red, yellow and orange are more sleep-friendly.

Rustic green and brown pastels often exude relaxed sleep.

Darker shades like charcoal and purple offer a peaceful environment by blocking lights for good sleep.

Whiter shades can keep your brain running by over-stimulating it and leave you sleep deprived.

Blue colour suppresses melatonin and makes you stay awake.

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