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QUIZ: Which colour sums up your mood today?

Plus what we can learn about it from your Instagram.

WHAT COLOUR TOP are you wearing today? Ever think that your mood has an impact on the colours you’re drawn to? Or does your choice tend to be dictated more by whatever’s not currently at the bottom of your wash basket?

Although colour psychology tends to be somewhat debated in psychology circles, there is some strong evidence that the colours we surround ourselves with can be significant. A study by the University of Vermont showed that your Instagram photos can reflect negative emotions.

Similarly, colour has been shown to have an impact on success rates in interviews (blue and black are best, in case you’re wondering) and even our ability to pay attention (which increases if you’re wearing a white doctor’s coat), according to this fascinating study by Northwestern University.

So, if colours are so powerful, what can they say about your mood today? Take our colour-filled quiz to find out.

1. Pick a bed to roll out of when your alarm goes off...
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This fuss-free, stylish bedroom
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This simple bedroom with exposed brick

This relaxed, cosy bedroom
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This modern and stylish bedroom
2. Which breakfast appeals to you the most?
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This oat-fuelled breakfast
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This healthy fry

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This colourful fruit salad
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This classic egg and avocado combo
3. How would you like to travel to work today?
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This luxurious Bentley
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This slick road bike

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This vintage campervan
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On foot in new trainers of course
4. Which of these words are you most drawn to right now?
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Soft
Clean

Stylish
Cool
5. Pick somewhere to walk at lunch.
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Through this beautiful city park
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Past this picture-perfect coastline

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Up this rugged mountain
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Along this beautiful lake
6. Pick something to throw on when the sun goes in.
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This crisp denim jacket
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This cosy grey jumper

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This khaki green jacket
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This slick white bomber
7. Finally, which of these TV shows would you like to watch tonight?
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Louis Theroux
Love Island

Black Mirror
The Good Place
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You scored out of !
Denim Drift sums up your mood...
You're pretty cool, calm and collected today, and you're not going to let any stress disrupt your day. If we had to match your mood to a paint shade, you'd be Denim Drift (pictured). Why not check out some other brilliant Easycare shades at Dulux.ie?
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You scored out of !
Suspense sums up your mood...
You're playing your cards close to your chest today and are are all mystery. If we had to match your mood to a paint shade, you'd be Suspense (pictured). Why not check out some other brilliant Easycare shades at Dulux.ie?
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You scored out of !
Femme sums up your mood...
You're feeling a little indulgent today and that you're in the mood for something more luxurious. If we had to match your mood to a paint shade, you'd be Femme (pictured). Why not check out some other brilliant Easycare shades at Dulux.ie?
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Carte Blanche sums up your mood...
Your mind is really clear today and you're ready to inject a little more creativity into your day, whatever form it comes in. If we had to match your mood to a paint shade, you'd be Carte Blanche (pictured). Why not check out some other brilliant Easycare shades at Dulux.ie?
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You scored out of !
The Pantry sums up your mood...
You're feeling really organised and focused today and you're not going to let anything get in the way of what you want to achieve. If we had to match your mood to a paint shade, you'd be The Pantry (pictured). Why not check out some other brilliant Easycare shades at Dulux.ie?
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