Our image of the orange room evoked a strong sense of creativity in 29% of people, with the feeling of calmness being the last sentiment people got from the colour.

Orange is a fantastic energiser. Looking at and surrounding ourselves with orange is believed to increase our excitement and enthusiasm levels, which is why it's a top shade to boost mind and body during workouts in gyms and fitness studios. Many interior designers suggest you decorate your home gym and music or art room in anything from peach to tangerine in order to stimulate energy and help you get creative.

From a different perspective, experts in colour psychology believe orange is actually the colour of affordability in the world of business. Firms and brands that want to promote value-for-money - like B&Q, Fanta, Amazon, Sainsbury's, and the former mobile network Orange (now part of EE) - use orange to signal low prices and encourage sales. Combine this idea with the colour's connection to excitement and enthusiasm, and you have a great tactic for encouraging the mindset to buy.