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It goes without saying that colour is something we should be grateful for. We were given a very rich range of colours which undoubtedly contributes to our ability to perceive and understand the world better. Is our life not more beautiful and less boring thanks to colours? It certainly is. Beyond a shadow of doubt, the influence of colours on our lives is meaningful, being either positive or negative. However, it is definitely the bright colours which cause the outburst of favourable feelings in people. The reason of this phenomenon lies probably in symbolism and associations that people attach to colours.