The perceptions of environmental characteristics in comparing red, green and white offices were evaluated by 124 undergraduate students. In addition, subjects were asked about their general color preferences. Over-all, the white office was favored in terms of several environmental characteristics and also preferred over many other colors as an appropriate office color.
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