Many people associate colors with moods and feelings in their lives.
Fortunately, many of these associations are common, and can be drawn upon by the lighting designer to set a mood for a scene. Much of the effect is subliminal, and somewhat subjective, but it is still an effective technique. Table 5.22 lists several common color associations. This makes a good starting point for determining what colors to use in a lighting design, based upon the tones of the piece being performed. It should be noted that many of these have a bias towards Western culture.