What Your Favorite Color Says About You

What Your Favorite Color Says About You

Colors aren’t just something you see—they’re something you feel. From the murals in Venice Beach to brownstones in Brooklyn, color shapes how we experience the neighborhoods we love, and how we express ourselves in them.

Psychologists call this “color psychology,” but you don’t need a degree to feel the difference between a bold red door and a calm blue sky. Your favorite color can hint at your personality, your energy, and even what kind of places make you feel most at home.

Below, we’ll explore what your go‑to color might say about you—and how to use that color to bring even more joy into your everyday life (and into your coloring pages).

Color Meanings (and the People Who Love Them)

Each color comes with its own vibe. None of these are rules, but you’ll probably recognize yourself (or someone you know) in a few of them.

Black

If you’re drawn to black, you probably appreciate edge and elegance.

You might:

  • Like clean lines, bold design, and a little mystery
  • Value independence and having control over your world
  • Keep your feelings close and your style simple but intentional

Think: an all‑black outfit strolling down West Hollywood at night—unbothered, confident, sharp.

How to use it when coloring:
Use black to create contrast, outlines, and depth. A black sky with bright neon signs or silhouettes on the Venice Boardwalk can make everything else on the page pop.

White

White lovers crave clarity and calm.

You might:

  • Prefer fresh starts and uncluttered spaces
  • Feel your best in airy coffee shops, bright studios, and sunny sidewalks
  • Be drawn to minimal design and a sense of order

Think: a quiet morning in Santa Monica, sunlight reflecting off white stucco buildings and open windows.

Coloring idea:
Leave some areas of your page white on purpose—white space can be just as powerful as the colors you add. It gives your eye a place to breathe.

Brown

Brown is for the grounded, steady, and loyal.

You might:

  • Love cozy routines and familiar places
  • Be the reliable friend everyone counts on
  • Feel connected to nature, wood, brick, and earth tones

Think: a favorite neighborhood café you always go back to, with wooden tables and warm, worn‑in charm.

Coloring idea:
Use browns to bring warmth to trees, benches, storefronts, and old brick buildings in your neighborhood scenes.

Purple

Purple fans tend to be creative thinkers with rich inner worlds.

You might:

  • Dream big and think in “what ifs”
  • Be drawn to art, music, and imaginative spaces
  • Enjoy being a little different and not always following the crowd

Think: a funky, artsy corner in Los Feliz or Williamsburg, full of murals and independent shops.

Coloring idea:
Try unexpected purple touches—purple skies at dusk, purple shadows on buildings, purple streetlights—to give your pages a magical, surreal feel.

Pink

Pink is playful, warm, and full of heart.

You might:

  • Lead with kindness and empathy
  • Love cute details, small delights, and inside jokes
  • Bring sweetness and optimism into your circles

Think: pastel storefronts, ice cream shops, or a pink sunset over the beach.

Coloring idea:
Use pink for accents—flowers in window boxes, neon signs, apparel on people—whenever you want to add joy and softness to a city scene.

Red

If you love red, you’re probably not afraid to be noticed.

You might:

  • Be passionate, bold, and full of energy
  • Take the lead, speak up, and move fast
  • Enjoy a little bit of chaos and excitement

Think: a red bike cutting through traffic, a red lipstick at a rooftop bar, a red neon sign on a busy LA street.

Coloring idea:
Use red sparingly for maximum impact—doors, cars, signs, or statement pieces of clothing that instantly draw the eye.

Orange

Orange is for the social, spontaneous, and upbeat.

You might:

  • Love gatherings, street fairs, and busy boardwalks
  • Jump into new experiences easily
  • Be the type to talk to strangers and make friends everywhere

Think: vendor booths, food trucks, and beach volleyball courts glowing in the late‑afternoon sun.

Coloring idea:
Layer oranges into sunsets, festival lights, and lively storefronts to show movement and fun.

Green

Green is all about balance and renewal.

You might:

  • Crave parks, trees, and a bit of nature—even in the city
  • Be generous, grounded, and steady under pressure
  • Care deeply about growth—your own and others’

Think: palm trees lining LA streets or leafy side streets in Greenwich Village.

Coloring idea:
Use different greens for plants, parks, and little hints of nature—potted plants on balconies, vines climbing walls, trees framing sidewalks.

Blue

Blue lovers often feel things deeply—but calmly.

You might:

  • Value honesty, loyalty, and real connection
  • Prefer deeper conversations over small talk
  • Feel drawn to water, sky, and open spaces

Think: the ocean off Venice Beach, the fading light over the city, or a quiet blue‑hour walk home.

Coloring idea:
Use soft blues for sky and reflection, deeper blues for shadows and water. Blue can set the entire mood of your page.

Yellow

Yellow is sunshine in color form.

You might:

  • Be naturally optimistic and curious
  • Love trying new hobbies, new restaurants, new streets
  • Be the person people gravitate toward when they need a pick‑me‑up

Think: string lights over an outdoor market, a bright yellow awning, a smiley‑face sticker on a lamppost.

Coloring idea:
Add yellow as highlights—windows lit from inside, café signs, streetlamps, and little details that make a scene feel warm and alive.

Gray

Gray is quietly powerful.

You might:

  • Be even‑keeled, logical, and observant
  • Prefer subtlety over flash
  • Like to keep the peace and stay neutral in drama

Think: city streets just after rain, concrete softened by greenery, morning fog hugging tall buildings.

Coloring idea:
Use grays to build the bones of a city—sidewalks, roads, and buildings—and then layer your brighter colors on top to tell the story.

How to Use Your Favorite Color in Everyday Life

Knowing your favorite color is fun—but using it is where the magic happens.

Here are a few easy ways to tap into your color personality:

  • Wear it on purpose
    A red jacket, blue sneakers, or green hat can change how you feel and how people see you.

  • Bring it into your space
    A yellow throw pillow, a blue print on the wall, a pink mug—small pops of color can shift the whole vibe of a room.

  • Color your neighborhood with it
    This is where we come in. Our neighborhood‑themed coloring books let you explore Venice Beach, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Los Feliz, Williamsburg, Greenwich Village, and more—one color choice at a time.

    Try:

    • A blue‑heavy ocean scene in Venice Beach
    • Warm browns and greens in Los Feliz
    • Pops of pink and purple in West Hollywood night life
    • Classic reds and yellows on NYC street scenes

  • Experiment, don’t overthink it
    You’re not stuck with just one “favorite” forever. Your colors can change as you move, grow, or fall in love with different places.

Color as a Mindful Practice

Coloring isn’t just for kids. It’s an easy way to slow down, unplug, and reconnect—with yourself and with the cities you love.

When you sit down with a page from a Local Color neighborhood book and your set of pencils:

  • You notice details you’d normally rush past in real life
  • You reconnect with memories—trips, moves, walks, and moments
  • You let your favorite colors show you how you’re feeling today

Some days you might reach for calming blues and greens. Other days you might cover a whole street in bold reds and yellows. Both tell a story.

So… What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

Whether you’re a red‑for‑life person, a devoted blue fan, or someone who changes colors like they change neighborhoods, your color choices are one way of saying: this is who I am.

They’re not rules. They’re reflections—little clues about what you love:

  • The energy you bring
  • The spaces where you feel most at home
  • The cities and neighborhoods that feel like “you”

If you’re ready to explore that side of yourself, page by page, pencil stroke by pencil stroke, we’d love to color along with you.

Bring Your Colors to Life with Local Color

At Local Color, we design neighborhood‑themed coloring books for kids, grown‑ups, and everyone in between—plus our Double Rainbow dual‑ended colored pencils to help you find every shade of you.

  • Explore LA favorites like Venice Beach, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and Los Feliz
  • Take a coloring trip to NYC with Williamsburg and Greenwich Village
  • Mix and match your favorite colors to tell your own story of each place
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