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cool colors

The phrase used to describe any color that is calm or soothing in nature. Cool colors are not overpowering and tend to recede in space. Examples of cool colors include white, gray, blue and green (think calming blue waters). Contrast with warm colors.

See "The Science of Color" in the Did You Know... section of Webopedia.
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