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Gaming Chair Color Psychology: Physical & Mental Effects

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June 1, 2022 - Updated on February 25, 2024
Reading Time: 12 mins read

Secretlab tops all brands with over 45 chair styles to choose from. This diverse palette provides the perfect means to explore furniture color psychology. This area of study covers both the mental and physical effects of different hues. To demonstrate, we’ve photographed the best Secretlab styles at high-end workstations. Keep reading to grasp gaming chair color psychology while browsing vibrant, colorful styles.

Gaming chair color psychology
Color psychology studies how different hues affect behavior and elicit physical reactions.

Light is a type of electromagnetic radiation. Color is the only form of this energy visible to the naked eye. Visible wavelengths of light range from around 400 nanometers (nm) at the violet end of the spectrum to 700 nm at the red end.

Seretlab Titan chairs on the color spectrum
Secretlab gaming chairs cover all parts of the visible color spectrum.

The three primary colors are red, green, and blue. Mixing these together in varying amounts produces the other colors on the spectrum.

This article uses Secretlab Titan gaming chairs posed at desks to show how different hues trigger unique biomechanical reactions.

How Colors Influence Body And Mind

Light energy directly influences physiology — but its effects are wavelength dependent. Different colors send different inputs to the hypothalamus. (1). That part of the brain controls your appetite, body temperature, and sleeping patterns.

Blue light from using a phone at night
Blue light from devices used at night suppresses melatonin which disrupts sleep.

As an example, blue light facilitates alertness. This is because blue light energy activates the melanopsin photoreceptor system. That, in turn, activates brain structures involved in higher-order attentional processing(2).

At night, exposure to blue hues will suppress melatonin, making it hard to sleep. But at a desk, that effect is a perfect way to jazz up the senses and maintain focus.

Warcraft Alliance chair
Blue light enhances performance on tasks needing prolonged attention (Warcraft Alliance chair).

Pictured is the Secretlab World of Warcraft Alliance chair. Its royal blue base will stimulate your attention levels. Meanwhile, the golden accents recall opulence. That adds an extra touch of motivation to keep grinding to the rewards you deserve.

Chromatic vs Achromatic Colors

Chromatic hues on the color spectrum produce a range of cool to warm effects. As the nanometer count gets higher, the color gets warmer.

Warcraft gaming chairs on the color spectrum
Visible color spectrum wavelengths range between around 400 (cool) to 700 nanometers (warm).

Meanwhile, achromatic neutrals are off the color wheel as (technically) non-hues. Black is the absence of light. White is the absence of color. The most common neutrals are back, white, and gray.

Putting these concepts together gives us a 3-part color wheel. Cool hues are on the left, neutrals in the middle, and warm colors on the right.

Titan Evo 2022 best chair colors
Secretlab Titan chairs arranged into cool, neutral, and warm shades.

These are defined as such because colors influence the body (and mind) on a biomechanical level. When light strikes the eyes, it converts into electrical impulses.

Warm color design effects
Most fast food companies use warm colors to convey energetic good times.

Warm colors reflect more light energy, yielding a more vibrant dynamic. Bright reds and yellows (like McDonald’s colors) stimulate appetites while evoking energetic optimism. Meanwhile, cool colors stimulate creativity while fostering calm.

All chromatic colors speed up the heart rate to a degree. In contrast, achromatic (neutral) colors slow the heart rate. As a result, neutral hues give off a more formal and harmonious dynamic(3). That’s a perfect fit in shared corporate spaces.

Chromatic Chair Color Psychology

Most of the light energy action happens on the chromatic scene. In a nutshell, green is the easiest on the eyes. To the left of green are cool, calming, creative blues.

Gaming chairs on the color spectrum

Veering to the right yields warm, energetic yellows and reds. These bring both uplifting and menacing airs that help stimulate focus.

  1. Green gaming chair: easiest on the eyes for primordial reasons.
  2. Red gaming chair: so intense that it scares the brain into paying more attention.
  3. Pink gaming chair: softened red with a positive, calming dynamic.
  4. Blue gaming chair: produces cool hues that spark creative thinking.

Green: Easiest On The Eyes

Green exists in the middle of the color spectrum at around 550 nm. The human eyes perceive this color almost instantly. In contrast, warm and cool hues require more processing time before recognition. That makes green the easiest on the eyes and also the brain(4).

Secretlab green chair upholstery closeup

Notably, green also enhances the perception of blue and red light waves. Some speculate that this quality has primordial roots. In hunter-gatherer days, being able to differentiate between berries and foliage was crucial.

Titan Mint Green chair workstation
Secretlab TItan Mint Green Softweave fabric chair.

That gave humans an edge over other mammals on the foraging scene. In modern times, green is believed to deliver a calming effect for a few reasons.

Titan Minecraft chair
Titan Evo 2022 Series Minecraft Softweave edition.

First, because of its ancient connection with food sources. Second, on a biomechanical level, the body needs less strain to perceive green. That eases strain on the nervous system. Combined, these aspects deliver the calming effect of nature at its most serene.

ChairsFX reviews: Titan Mint Green Softweave | Titan Minecraft 2022

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  • Titan Mint Green: $569 (small & medium); $619 (XL)
  • Titan Minecraft Softweave: $644 (small & medium); $694 (XL)

Red: Most Visually Intense

Because of its long wavelength, yellow is the most visible color on the spectrum. Red is second: a vivid attention-grabber with both negative (blood, fire), and positive (sex, food) connotations(5).

Titan Flash red and yellow gaming chair
The Titan Flash chair packs the most vibrant color energy into its design.

More energy means more stimulation, including to the appetite. That’s why so many fast-food restaurants are decked out in red and yellow. On a chair, this combo delivers the most energetic design you can get.

Replacing the fun yellow accents with black ones gives a menacing air. For instance, the Titan Warcraft Horde chair has embroidered barbed wire wing accents. These depict the grim rooftops of Orgrimmar, the capital of the brutal Horde clan.

Secretlab Horde red gaming chair
The menacing red Horde chair can help to boost focus on detail-oriented tasks.

But in fact, the Horde have developed their fierce ways because of outside threats. They are family-oriented folk who like to work hard and play harder.

World of Warcraft Horde chair front backrest closeup

On a biomechanical level, a red and black gaming chair reflects the Horde’s ways. This study(6) found that blue colors stimulated out-of-the-box thinking on a computer. In comparison, red boosted performance on detail-oriented tasks (like proofreading) by 31%.

Part of the reason is because of the menacing air that red connotes. Think: stop signs, emergency vehicles, and teachers’ red pens.

Titan red Flash gaming chair
The Titan Flash gaming chair combines the urgency of red with a splash of fun yellow.

That explains the appeal of a red chair despite the jarring first impressions. For those doing detail-oriented work like memory recall, a bright red chair will keep you on your toes!

ChairsFX reviews: Titan Warcraft Horde | Titan Flash Edition

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  • Titan Horde 2022: $624 (small & medium); $674 (XL)
  • Titan Flash 2022: $624 (small & medium); $674 (XL)

Pink: Soothing & Fun

Color saturation refers to the purity of the light. With more saturation, colors become stronger. In its strongest form, red is a warm color that conveys fiery intensity.

Pink vs red gaming chairs

Adding white dampens that intensity. As more white gets added, red becomes less saturated until it turns pink.

Secretlab TItan Plush Pink gaming chair fabric closeup
Secretlab Titan Plush Pink fabric gaming chair.

Colors with low saturation convey a sense of calm(7). When blended with non-contrasting colors (like white), the calming effect intensifies.

Titan Plush Pink SoftWeave chair
Titan Plush Pink fabric chair as a soothing battle station centerpiece.

On a psychological level, pink is revered as a calming hue with a nurturing, loving dynamic. It recalls childhood and sillier, more carefree times.

These qualities aren’t sex-specific. For instance, prison cells painted in pink make inmates less aggressive(1).

Anda Seat Kaiser 3 Creamy Pink chair
You can also soothe the most savage beast with Creamy Pink Anda Seat Kaiser 3 chairs.

As a result, in modern times, rather than being considered a ‘girly’ color, its loving tones can soothe the most savage of beasts.

ChairsFX review: Best Pink Gaming Chairs

Buy
  • Titan Plush Pink: $569 (small & medium); $619 (XL)
  • Kaiser 3 Creamy Pink: $548 (medium & XL)

Blue: Creative & Intellectual

We’ve already covered how blue light energies trigger alertness. As well, compared to red, it produces a calming effect. While red triggers attention-to-detail, blue facilitates creative, out-of-the-box thinking.

Yasuo League of Legends gaming chair
Titan League of Legends Yasuo edition gaming chair.

Researchers attribute this to associations with the sea and sky(6). These trigger connotations of openness, peace, and tranquility. These benign cues make people feel safer about taking creative risks.

Secretlab Titan Superman workstation setup
Secretlab Titan Superman edition gaming chair.

So what happens if you smash blue and red together in one design? The Superman edition chair shows what’s possible. The base color stimulates the creative intellect. But just in case you get too loose, the red accents are there to keep your senses vigilant.

Secretlab Titan Frost Blue fabric chair
Secretlab Titan Frost Blue fabric chair.

But if you find the rich Superman blue too much, the Frost Blue fabric chair dials the intensity down to almost zero. Light blue threads mixed with white ones yield a very faint bluish hue from a distance.

ChairsFX reviews: LOL Yasuo Chair | Titan Superman Chair | Frost Blue Softweave

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  • Yasuo Edition: $624 (small & medium); $674 (XL)
  • Superman Edition: $624 (small & medium); $674 (XL)
  • Frost Blue Softweave Softweave: $569 (small & medium); $619 (XL)

Neutral Gaming Chair Color Psychology

Black is an absence of light. It absorbs light energies like a vortex. White is pure light that reflects every color of the rainbow. Gray fits in between, giving you the best of both shades — with less intensity.

Titan chairs in neutral colors
L-R: Titan Stealth 2020; Cookies & Cream 2022; Ash 2022.

I’ve tested several neutral-colored Titan chairs in-house. My experiences are fairly consistent with the science behind each neutral hue.

  1. Black gaming chair: absorbs all colors and reflects none. Formal, with a menacing air.
  2. White gaming chair: reflects all colors. Produces a sterile, barren feel with a hint of winter.
  3. Gray gaming chair: popular lockdown decor color for its drab, uninspired look.

Black: Blends In, Absorbs Light

Black is a vortex that absorbs all colors. This has psychological implications. For one thing, by soaking up ambient light energies, it acts as a sort of barrier, enshrouding a chair user.

Black Batman gaming chair

Since no wavelengths are reflected, black is an absence of light. That also has a menacing effect. One study found that NFL and NHL teams wearing black ranked near the top of their league in penalties(8).

Titan Softweave Black workstation setup
The Titan Softweave black has the same menacing air as Mike Tyson’s iconic trunks.

Another found that boxers wearing black or red trunks were perceived as stronger. As a result, they generally performed better on the judging scorecards(9).

In my experience, the vortex effect is the most profound part of using a black chair. I’ve spent almost a year each in a 2020 Stealth and Omega SoftWeave Black. Both slotted seamlessly into my workspace like butter.

Black Secretlab 2020 Series chairs
I spent almost a year each using these chairs for office work.

The absorbent quality prevents clashes with other colors in your battle station. It also draws attention away from your chair to more colorful things – like your computer screen.

Buy
  • Titan Stealth 2022: $549 (small & medium); $599 (XL)
  • Titan SoftWeave Black 2022: $569 (small & medium); $619 (XL)

White: Reflects ALL Light

White is the opposite of black. Instead of absorbing light, it reflects all colors of the spectrum. For instance, if you shine green RGB lighting on a Stealth vs Ash Titan chair, the absorption vs reflection is clear:

Black vs white chair color effects
Black vs white Titan chairs under strong green lighting.

Beyond reflectivity, white conveys cleanliness, reliability, and integrity. One reason that doctors wear white is so that they are easy to spot in a hospital.

Another is because dirty white clothing is easy to see(10). As a result, a clean white color is also associated with cleanliness and purity.

Titan Cyberpunk vs Ash chair
Titan Cyberpunk 2020 edition vs Titan Ash 2022 chair.

My time spent in a milky white Titan Ash supports this. Compared to my funky yellow Cyberpunk chair, it yielded a sterile feel at my workstation.

The biggest biomechanical reaction it triggered was a desire to keep my workstation as clean as the chair. Interestingly, adding contrasts to a white chair veers the effect away from sterility.

House Stark gaming chair
The House Stark Titan chair adds a cool, wintery feel to a workspace.

For example, the black accents and Stark wolf sigil give the House Stark chair a chilly, wintery feel. Even so, white isn’t ideal for everyone.

Too much color stimuli can alter breathing patterns and blood pressure. On the flip side, white produces too little. That can cause anxiousness and a loss of concentration(11).

Neutral posture in a Titan Ash gaming chair

Although I didn’t notice such extreme effects, a sterile, barren vibe always exists when I use my Ash chair. That’s a bonus when I’m feeling sharp and productive. At other times, it makes me feel like I’m at the dentist.

ChairsFX reviews: Titan Ash 2022 | Titan House Stark 2022

Buy
  • Titan Ash 2022: $549 (small & medium); $599 (XL)
  • Titan House Stark 2022: $624 (small & medium); $674 (XL)

Gray: Dull & Uninspired

Smashing white and black together gets you gray. This was one of the hottest home decor colors during the 2020-21 lockdown era. During that time, this study(12) found that hot, flashy colors fell out of favor.

Gray design color
Gray was a popular interior design color during the gloomy lockdown era.

In their place, subdued grays, browns, and beiges trended hard on the interior design scene. That makes sense given the color psychology perspective on gray(13). It’s basically a non-committal, conformist color for dullards with no charisma.

Because it lacks emotion, gray doesn’t invigorate, empower, or energize. For example, Secretlab’s Cookies and Cream chair is one of the jazziest gray chairs on the market.

Titan Cookies and Cream fabric upholstery closeup
My Titan Evo 2022 Cookies and Cream SoftWeave gaming chair.

The black bits add absorbent qualities; the white adds reflection. Even so, from a distance, it yields a subdued speckled gray effect like a college sweatshirt.

New vs old Secretlab gaming chairs
L-R: Titan Evo 2022 Cookies and Cream; Omega 2020 Triple Black.

Faded gray is said to give off a formal, mature, restrained sense of duty or obligation. That’s consistent with my experience using a Cookies and Cream chair.

Gray is indeed a boring color — but that’s a big part of its appeal. After around 6 months of use, mine feels like a super-reliable friend who avoids attention.

Healthy neutral postures in a Titan gaming chair
Healthy neutral sitting in a Titan 2022 Cookies and Cream fabric chair.

It always blends in and never looks out of place. While it might bore hipsters, it’s sure to delight locked-down, computer-loving introverts.

ChairsFX review: Titan Cookies & Cream 2022

Titan Cookies & Cream $569-$619

Small & Medium chairs cost $569; XL versions cost $619.

Conclusion

This article explains how different-colored light energies trigger physical and mental reactions. On a gaming chair, these effects are relevant but not profound.

Secretlab Titan Cyberpunk 2077 gaming chair review
The thrill of using this vibrant Cyberpunk chair lasted around 6 weeks before fading.

For instance, the thrill of a vibrant gaming chair won’t last forever. In my experience, you can expect around six weeks of delightful swooning (worth it!!!) before the effect wears off. Then, your ride will fade in with the rest of your room’s decor.

The bottom line is that gaming chair colors will impact the senses but not physical comfort. For this reason, it ranks last on our list of gaming chair comfort ranking factors. Colors are relevant — but not as much as the type of chair or its ergonomic factors.

Suggestion: if shopping for a new chair, keep your color preference on the back-burner. After deciding on other key ranking factors, choose a hue for your preferred effect.

How to choose a gaming chair: step-by-step process flowchart

6. Read ‘How to Choose the Perfect Gaming Chair’

Footnotes

  1. Kurt S, Osueke KK. ‘The Effects of Color on the Moods of College Students’, SAGE Open. January 2014, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2158244014525423, (accessed 30 May 2022).
  2. Andrew J. Elliot. ‘Color and psychological functioning: a review of theoretical and empirical work’. Front Psychol. 2015; 6: 368. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4383146/, (accessed 30 May 2022).
  3. Öztürk Gül, Elif et al. ‘The effects of achromatic and chromatic color schemes on participants’ task performance in and appraisals of an office environment’, Color Research & Application. October 2012, DOI: 10.1002/col.20697, (accessed 30 May 2022).
  4. Robert Jimison, ‘Why we all need green in our lives’, June 5, 2017 https://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/05/health/colorscope-green-environment-calm/index.html, (accessed 18 Jan. 2022).
  5. Michal Kuniecki, et al. ‘The color red attracts attention in an emotional context. An ERP study’, Front. Hum. Neurosci., 29 April 2015. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00212, (accessed 18 Jan. 2022).
  6. University of British Columbia. ‘Effect Of Colors: Blue Boosts Creativity, While Red Enhances Attention To Detail’, Science News. February 6, 2009. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090205142143.htm, (accessed 18 Jan. 2022).
  7. Birren, Faber. ‘Color psychology and color therapy; a factual study of the influence of color on human life’. Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges: July 1950 – Volume 25 – Issue 4. https://amzn.to/3NaYzew, (accessed 18 Jan. 2022).
  8. Citations 8-14

  9. M G Frank, et al. ‘The dark side of self- and social perception: black uniforms and aggression in professional sports’. J Pers Soc Psychol. 1988 Jan;54(1):74-85. DOI: 10.1037//0022-3514.54.1.74, (accessed 30 May 2022).
  10. Sorokowski, Piotr, et al. ‘Red Wins, Black Wins, And Blue Loses’. Polish Psychological Bulletin; 2014; No 3. DOI: 10.2478/ppb-2014-0039, (accessed 30 May 2022).
  11. ‘Why Do Doctors Wear White Coats in the Hospital & Clinic’. Hirawats Online https://www.hirawatsonline.com/blog/why-do-doctors-wear-white-coats-in-the-hospital-or-clinic/, (accessed 30 May 2022).
  12. ‘The Effect of Color in Psychology’. Renk Etkski. http://renketkisi.com/en/psychology-and-color.html, (accessed 30 May 2022).
  13. Lucía Martín López, et al. ‘Interior Environment Design Method for Positive Mental Health in Lockdown Times’. Designs. 2022; 6(2):35. DOI: /doi.org/10.3390/designs6020035, (accessed 30 May 2022).
  14. ‘Gray Color Psychology and Meaning’. Color Psychology . https://www.colorpsychology.org/gray/, (accessed 30 May 2022).

Anil Ramsey

Anil Ramsey

I'm the ChairsFX founder and Chief Editor. I'm a member of the OSHA Education Center Association (OECA), with an OSHA Ergonomics Certification. Beyond these credentials, I've been hands-on testing the world's finest ergonomic desk chairs since 2018. Learn more about me and this website on the About Us page.


 

Table of Contents

  1. How Colors Influence Body And Mind
  2. Chromatic Chair Color Psychology
    1. Green: Easiest On The Eyes
    2. Red: Most Visually Intense
    3. Pink: Soothing & Fun
    4. Blue: Creative & Intellectual
  3. Neutral Gaming Chair Color Psychology
    1. Black: Blends In, Absorbs Light
    2. White: Reflects ALL Light
    3. Gray: Dull & Uninspired
  4. Conclusion

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