The Worst Colors to Paint Your Home, According to Research

Even though everyone's entitled to their own opinion, we don't think many will disagree with what Australian researchers deemed the world's ugliest color​. It's a greenish brown called Opaque Couche that's so unfortunate, it's currently being used to help discourage people from smoking. But why ​exactly does science thinks this hue is so horrible​?

Heather Humphrey, the founding partner of the interior design firm Alder and Tweed, explained it to​ Relator.com: "It isn't necessarily an ugly color, really. I could see a pair of pants in that color, and they'd probably be pretty cute," she says. "But when people pick paint colors, they want to feel happy and uplifted. And this is a color that makes you feel kind of dead and lifeless. It just brings down the mood." Makes sense.

And, apparently, it's not the only color that turns "ugly" when it takes over too much wall space in your home. Humphrey says these are some of the other shades you should avoid at home:

Peach Fuzz

Even though it was popular in the '60s, today this color quickly dates a house. And when it comes to color psychology, Humphrey says it's uplifting in small ways (like home accessories), but is mood-crushing when it covers too big of a surface.

Orange Popsicle

​Humphrey says this color evokes major "wow" factor — but not in a good way. It's too overwhelming for walls and is even known to stimulate the appetite. Hello, constant stomach grumbling.

Blazing Yellow

Buttery yellows are cheery, but go too bright and this happy color takes on an aggressive tone that make people feel anxious or distressed. It's also overpowering, which she says always translates to ugly.

Poppy Red

Bright red colors tend to be anger-inducing, which is basically the ​opposite ​of how you want to feel at home. And Humphrey notes that this shade also combines a little pink and '80s neon, which she recommends staying far away from.

Parfait Pink

Dusty colors, like this muted shade of pastel pink, suck the brightness out of a room. Since bright colors elevate your mood, she says lackluster ones like this tend to do the opposite.

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