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If I told you that most artificial environments today expose us to unbalanced light, would that bother you? Well, it should, only because it affects your mood and your work output. Say, for example, that you work in an environment where the lights are warm-colored. You might not be as productive as you would be in a bluer or whiter light. You would tend to fatigue easier and your mind would drift more.

If you're in school and the lights are of the warm variety, the same thing will happen. But if you want a cozy atmosphere, turn on the amber lights or the pink lights. They don't have to be obviously amber or pink, just a hint of color will do.

Whatever you do, don't be caught under the influence of a sodium vapor light, because it gives out a yellowish hue and that is deadly to the appearance of your complexion. Every imperfection will be highlighted.

Rule of thumb: If the activity is outward or muscular in nature, good colors to use are yellow, coral and orange accompanied by plenty of white light. If the activity is more sedentary, dim the lights a bit and color the room in medium tones of green, blue-green, beige, terra cotta or peach. Extra lights over the task areas in the sedentary setting might be needed, such as reading lights in a bedroom.