An expert in color psychology details how 5 bedroom shades can positively affect your mood

From blues to blushes, the colors in your bedroom can affect the energy of your space. Insider spoke with the color-psychology expert Amy Wax about the positive benefits certain shades can have on your mood and energy.

Here's what she said:

Colors in the rose or blush family can evoke peacefulness

Lighter reds, such as blush, rose, and coral pink, can feel restful and lead to a general sense of peace.

"If I'm doing colors for a psychiatrist or psychologist where people are coming in, and they want them to relax in the office, they frequently request a light pink because it's not difficult to see or process," Wax said. "It's something that you don't have to think about."

She also said that since many people already had these shades in their wardrobes, they'd become physically comfortable to be around.

Shades of blue can inspire rest

Wax told Insider that blue, blue-green, and blue-gray are some of the most calming shades for bedrooms.

"In psychology, blue is a color that we find to be associated with a sense of trust, and so blue is automatically a color we feel we can let our guard down with and a color that we feel is honest and comfortable to us," she said.

You can choose a blue on the lighter side or something more dramatic, like navy, and balance it out with creams and lighter colors for the same soothing effect.

Neutral browns and taupes tend to feel embracing

Incorporating shades of brown and taupe can make a space feel more comfortable.

"It's a good base color because it isn't making too much of a statement when you walk in the room," Wax said. "These colors create a beautiful backdrop that has a feeling of nature to it. You'll automatically feel embraced and at ease."

You can use shades of brown as base colors or as accents to achieve this effect.

Greens are associated with relaxation and security

While it's not the most popular bedroom shade, green can be relaxing and restful, especially a gray-green variation.

There's also a reason actors and guests relax in greenrooms before appearing on TV. "It's a color that makes you wind down and feel less stressed," Wax said.

The color hasn't always been big in interior design, but it's increasing in popularity in areas throughout the home.

Shades of purple can make you feel soothed and cozy

Deep purples aren't always what you expect to see when you walk into a room, which is part of what makes them so appealing, Wax said.

"Plum can be elegant," she said. "It has the richness of a gemstone and is remarkably versatile."

There's also a lot you can do with shades of purple to create different vibes.

"These colors are not hard to process, like reds and yellows, and they're not as delicate as the blues," Wax said. "Purple is often a color that relates to royalty, so when rich purples are used it can make a room feel more luxurious and dignified."

She added: "Any room with those qualities would certainly be soothing, introspective, and cozy in your space."