# Hotel Room Hue Tests Arkitip & Comex Ace Hotel Experiment Researches How Color Affect Mood By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-02-07 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-hotel-experiment References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/ace-hotel-miami-color-rooms.html) & [arkitipintel](http://arkitipintel.com/2012/02/01/changing-environments-at-the-ace-hotel-with-comex-paint-curated-by-arkitip/) Arkitip magazine and [paint manufacturer and distributor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-paint-1) Comex have teamed up on this Ace Hotel experiment, which tests whether different colors have an impact on one's mood. Arkitip painted five rooms at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs using three color combinations from Comex's 2012 trend color books. While the rooms were kept the same in terms of design and furniture, each room was decorated with slats that were painted a different hue. Then, five media reporters were invited to stay at the Ace Hotel, switching rooms each night to see whether the change in room color would affect their moods and experience. As Arkitip notes, not many people realize how differently colored environments can affect the way you feel. The magazine says, "Even a slight change in color can positively impact your mood, making you more productive, relaxed, even happy." To see the reporters' reactions and comments from those at Arkitip and Comex, watch the video on the Ace Hotel experiment here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color Psychology:** Opportunity for businesses to study and apply the effects of colors on customers' moods and behaviors. - **Experience-based Marketing:** Companies can create unique experiences for their customers based on factors like color, leading to deeper engagement and emotional connection. - **Sensory Branding:** Opportunity to incorporate multiple senses, including sight, to enhance brand recognition and customer loyalty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can experiment with color palettes and experiences to enhance customer satisfaction and differentiate their offerings. - **Retail:** Stores can use color to create a mood and enhance the customer experience, potentially leading to increased sales and brand loyalty. - **Product Design:** Opportunity to incorporate the psychology of color into product design to enhance customer appeal and differentiation in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Informed Hospitality Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-x-mandarin-oriental.md) - [Colorful Emotion-Evoking Decor Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-home-and-pantone.md) - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-lab-rooms.md) - [AI Room Color Visualizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changeroomcolor.md) - [Color Psychology Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorme.md) - [Adaptive Color Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace.md) - [Color Infusion Paint Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-your-rent.md) - [Chromatic Emotional Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3form-2025-color-collection.md) - [Climate-Responsive Color-Changing Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-paint-1.md)