Adult Blues Value Practices and People That Are: Considerate, genuine, approachable, and who take the time to allow them to understand and be understood.

Needs: To connect, build relationships, and communicate without other people’s judgement or negativity.

Biggest Stressors: Mean or insincere people, conflict, judgment, and disharmony.

Adult Blues Make Their Decisions: By focusing on how their decisions and actions will affect or impact their loved ones and those around them.

Three Adjectives to Describe Adult Blues: Intuitive, communicative, and sensitive.

Words and Phrases Used by Adult Blues: Adult Blues say, “I feel” instead of “I think” because they are taking others’ feelings into consideration when making their own decisions. Ex: “I feel like we should go to that movie.”

As an Extrovert: Extroverted Adult Blues appear warm, talkative, and engaging. Extroverted Blues think of everyone as a friend, tend to use “touch” communication, and can easily share their concerns with others. They are the most naturally skilled communicator of the 16 color combinations.

As an Introvert: Introverted Adult Blues are equally warm and engaging, yet tend to reserve their worries, ideas, and “touch” communication for people they know and trust. As natural communicators, Introverted Blues will appear to be the most talkative and social of all the introvert color types.

A Note on  the Color Continuum: Blue and Green are the decision making elements of our personality and exist on the same continuum. Therefore, you cannot be a Blue first color and a Green second color because of the contrasting way these two colors reach a decision. As a Blue, you make your decisions by evaluating how the chosen action will impact those around you. You may run scenarios in your head to help you reach a decision. If you find that you identify as a Blue first color and a Green second color, ask yourself the following questions: Was I raised by a strong Green parent or caregiver who stressed the importance of being logical rather than emotional? Is my career field technical? Does my job require me to compartmentalize my emotions? Have I been in a relationship with a Green for several years? Am I a man? If you answered yes to any of these questions then there is a possibility that your environment and/or gender is impacting your Color choice. To find out more about how environment and gender can influence personality types visit our Membership page.

Adult Greens Value People That: Are competent, avoid needless small talk, are logical, and who can analyze situations to reduce unnecessary steps to accomplish tasks.

Needs: As much information as possible when making a decision or when solving a problem. Adult Greens accept phrases like “I don’t know the answer to that” as valid information. Adult Greens need to be allowed the independence to figure things out for themselves.

Biggest Stressors: Stupidity (their own and others’), emotional outbursts (their own or others’), and being forced to make quick decisions without all the information they think they need.

Adult Greens Make Their Decisions: Based on logic, data, past learning experiences, or a combination of all three of these elements.

Three Adjectives to Describe Adult Greens: Discerning, competent, and composed.

Words and Phrases Used by Adult Greens: Adult Greens say “I think” instead of “I feel” because they are using logic to navigate the decision making process. Their goal is to implement decisions that will allow them to appear competent. They will use phrases like “I think that person is rude.”

As an Extrovert: Extroverted Adult Greens talk in factual points, often use diagrams to explain what they are talking about, and typically have a logical flow to their conversation. As an Extrovert, an Adult Green may come across as a know-it-all. Extroverted Adult Greens naturally refrain from sharing all of their information and are the most reserved of all Extroverted personality types.

As an Introvert: Introverted Adult Greens may appear aloof and disconnected, especially to people they are not close with or when a discussion involves emotions. You often have to draw conversation out of them and when they do talk it is “get to the point” communication. Introverted Adult Greens are often misconstrued as being critical because they are focused on gaining information or problem solving rather than making emotional connections.

A Note on the Color Continuum: Green and Blue are the decision making element of our personality, meaning they exist on the same continuum. Therefore, you cannot be a Green first color and a Blue second color because of the contrasting way these two colors reach a decision. As a Green, you make your decisions using logical reasoning; is this a smart or stupid thing to do? Will I appear intelligent or idiotic as a result of this decision? If you are a natural Green first color and think your second Color might be Blue, ask yourself the following questions: Was I raised by a nurturing Blue parent or caregiver who stressed the importance of being compassionate? Is my career field oriented around serving others where I am required to take people’s feelings into consideration? Am I married to a first color Blue? Am I a woman? If you answered yes to any of these there is a possibility that your environment or gender is influencing your ability to pick your first color. To find out more about how environment and gender can influence personality types visit our Membership page.

Adult Oranges Value Practices and People That Offer: Freedom, efficiency, and secure boundaries they can operate within as they please.

Needs: Freedom, flexibility, and rewards (both intrinsic and extrinsic).

Biggest Stressors: Rules, strict routines or instructions, and the absence of measurable compensation.

Adult Oranges Organize Their World: Flexibly, with negotiable plans and the ability to adapt in the moment.

Three Adjectives to Describe Adult Oranges:  Practical, resilient, and decisive.

Words and Phrases Used by Adult Oranges: Subtle Negotiation tactics, like repeatedly bringing the topic of conversation back to a place that will get their needs met, and verbs that express action, like “hurry up.” Instead of dealing with a frustrating situation, Adult Oranges will often simply say ” I’m outta here” and leave. 

As an Extrovert: Extroverted Adult Oranges appear to be constantly on the move, doing ten things at once and accomplishing their tasks quickly, but not necessarily thoroughly. Extroverted Oranges can seem like they are easily distracted, however they are simply extremely adept at multitasking and prefer to be working on several projects at once.

As an Introvert: Introverted Adult Oranges conserve their energy and appear to be procrastinating, but they are actually balancing their desire to have freedom in the moment with their innate ability to complete tasks quickly on their own terms.

A Note on the Color Continuum: Gold and Orange are the “in the moment” element of our personality and they exist on the same continuum; both of these Colors tell us how to organize our world, but in two very different manners. Therefore, you cannot be an Orange first color and a Gold second color because of the contrasting ways these two colors handle “the moment.” As an Orange, you organize your moment with a deep undertone of flexibility and change directions easily; lacking the freedom to change course in the moment is extremely frustrating for you. If you are a natural Orange first color and you think Gold may be your second color ask yourself the following questions: Was I raised by a dominant Gold parent or caregiver who told me the way I naturally did things was “wrong” and I needed to be more focused? Do I spend a lot of time in a structured work environment which requires me to stick to a rigid schedule? Am I in a relationship with a Gold? If you answered yes to any of these there is a possibility your environment is influencing your ability to pick your natural first color. To find out more about how our environment can influence personality types visit our Membership page.

Adult Golds Value Practices and People That Offer: Structure, consistency, and clear expectations.

Needs: Stability, security, and control over chaos.

Biggest Stressors: Disorder, feeling powerless, and change.

Adult Golds Organize Their World: Through plans, routines, lists, and societal norms.

Three Adjectives that Describe Adult Golds: Reliable, organized, and punctual (while this may not always happen, Golds strive to be punctual as often as possible).

Words and Phrases Used By Adult Golds: “Should”–as in “you should have,” “she should not,” and “we should go.”

As an Extrovert: Extroverted Adult Golds appear bossy, abrupt, and opinionated. They are striving to take control of a situation in order to get things done as efficiently as possible and according to a plan, especially if it appears no one else is willing to take charge.

As an Introvert: Introverted Adult Golds will have strong opinions they are passionate about but usually only share them with those they trust deeply. They will work behind the scenes to ensure everything flows properly.

A Note on the Color Continuum: Gold and Orange are the “in the moment” element of our personality and they exist on the same continuum; both of these Colors tell us how to organize our world, but in two very different ways. Therefore, you cannot be a Gold first color and an Orange second color because of the contrasting manner these two colors handle “the moment.” A Gold organizes the moment by making a plan and sticking to it; changes to the plan cause a Gold stress and frustration. If you are a natural Gold first color and you think Orange may be your second color ask yourself the following questions: Was I raised by an Orange parent or caregiver who instilled a strong sense of spontaneity and fun in my upbringing? Does my job require me to be extremely flexible and multitask consistently? Am I in a relationship with an Orange? If you answered yes to any of these there is a possibility that your personal life experiences are influencing your ability to pick out your first Color. To find out more about how our environment can influence personality types visit our Membership page.