Presentation Colors in PowerPoint Many new presenters go wild with color. Just because there 16 million or so colors available doesn't mean you have to use them all. I use the following list as my color guide. Be aware of the positive and negative connotations of colors and the emotional responses certain colors invoke. As an example, for many people, red indicates deficits and financial failure.
Red backgrounds heighten the emotions of the audience.
Blue backgrounds tend to indicate a conservative approach. Black backgrounds are good for financial presentations because black represents what happened in the past. Since it's all in the past, you can't change it. Green stimulates audience interaction. Paint Shop Pro.