Different colors can affect the way we feel, so it's important to choose the right one for an interview.
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Business Insider asked two color experts to share which shades are best to wear to a job interview.
Wearing blue or taupe can give off the impression that you're trustworthy and dependable.
The experts said wearing red can make you feel confident if you need some extra encouragement.
Business Insider asked two color experts to share which colors are best to wear to a job interview.
Here's what they said.
Pink can put your interviewer at ease. Soft pinks have a comforting effect.
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Pinks emanate an easygoing vibe and may bring comfort to the wearer and the interviewer, according to Amy Wax, color expert and creator of the Color911 app.
"Rather than a bright or playful pink, I recommend a softer pink that shows a person is easy to get along with," she told BI.
Blue can convey reliability and trustworthiness. It's usually pretty easy to find a nice blue button-down.
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According to Wax, blue elicits feelings of reliability.
"Shades of blue are colors that are relaxing and conjure up the impression of a person who can be trusted in the workspace," the expert told BI.
Shades of purple are associated with interpersonal connection.Prospective therapists might want to wear purple to a job interview.
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If you want to express an openness to spirituality or deep relationships, purple may be the color to bring out, according to Michelle Lewis, a color-psychology expert and the founder of The Color Cure.
Wearing shades in the purple family could be useful if you're applying to a job at a therapy office, yoga studio, or religious environment.
Green may give off the impression of dependability.Go for a darker shade of green, like a forest or olive.
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Dark green can be very appealing to wear to a job interview, according to Wax.
"This classic color denotes stability and a person who works well with others," she told BI.
Lewis also said if you want to show that you're self-assured and a dependable asset to the company, green is a great color as it's often linked with confidence.
Taupe can express security. Taupe may seem neutral or boring, but it can make you seem like a sturdy candidate.
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Wax said taupe expresses warmth and stability without being overwhelming.
"Though an understated choice, this might be the perfect color if the job requires someone who is not going to rock the boat," she told BI.
Wearing red tends to make you feel confident. Wearing bold colors can make you feel bold yourself.
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Red implies confidence, power, strength, and passion, according to Wax.
Lewis said wearing red can also help the interviewer take you seriously as a long-term employee looking for career growth.
"Just be careful not to act too aggressively, as it may be overpowering with the combination of wearing the color," the color-psychology expert told BI.
Pairing red with a more neutral fashion choice may be the way to go.
Colors in the yellow family are associated with positivity. Yellow is a cheerful and warm color.
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Lewis told BI that yellow is a great choice if you want to bring joy and optimism into a workplace.
For instance, if the company is looking for a positive office manager or someone with a spark of creativity, yellow can make a good impression.
