What Is My True Color Personality?

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The True Colors system is backed by famous psychologists and experts in the field—it says that every person on this planet has one color type that matches their true, inner personality. In short, everyone is either a Gold, a Green, an Orange, or a Blue.

Test-takers often feel like their True Colors results are so accurate, it’s almost spooky. To discover your authentic personality and see for yourself why this test is so popular, click “Start Quiz” now.

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1. At a party, you’re probably:
  1. The center of attention. All eyes are on me!
  2. Playing with the dog in the corner. I’m not big into socializing.
  3. Helping the host prep food and remember everyone’s names.
  4. Party? I don’t have time for that. I’m at home working on a project.
2. Two of your friends are not talking to each other. What do you do?
  1. I invite them both to hang out. They’ll get over it when we’re having fun together.
  2. I hear and consider both sides of the story and work it out with them separately.
  3. I make them talk it out while I act as referee. We’ll handle this together.
  4. That’s between them. I won’t get involved until it becomes my problem.
3. Group project time! Which role are you taking?
  1. I’m the ideas person. I’ll get us started, then help out wherever I can along the way.
  2. I’ll probably do the bulk of the work. If you want something done right, do it yourself.
  3. I want to make everyone comfortable, so I’ll host meetings and supply the snacks.
  4. I make sure we’re on schedule, and when the time comes, I’ll lead the presentation.
4. What do you look for most in a romantic partner?
  1. Someone who’s spontaneous and down for anything. I want adventure.
  2. Intellect and deep thinking. I want someone I can talk to all night.
  3. Politics and values that align with mine. We need to agree on the important things.
  4. Someone I can build a life with. I’m in it for the long haul.
5. Be honest: what's the current state of your room?
  1. Some might say it’s a disaster, but I prefer "organized chaos."
  2. It’s neat and tidy, and everything is where it belongs. I even made my bed.
  3. A little messy, but cozy and comfortable, too. That’s where I hang with my friends, after all.
  4. I couldn’t tell you. I only go in there to sleep.
6. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
  1. Downers and pessimists. This glass is always half full.
  2. Recklessness and a lack of proper planning. It’s a recipe for disaster.
  3. Bad manners and rude behavior. Can’t we all just get along?
  4. Laziness and a lack of ambition. You have to pull your weight.
7. It’s game night! What do you want to play?
  1. A party game that makes us all laugh so hard we cry.
  2. A strategy game that lets me outwit everyone at the table.
  3. A murder mystery with hidden identities to figure out.
  4. A collaborative game where everyone works together and everyone wins.
8. How do you want to be remembered?
  1. As a good friend who always lit up the room.
  2. As a scholar who made important contributions to my field.
  3. As an activist who changed the world for the better.
  4. As someone you could turn to when things got tough.
9. What’s your biggest weakness?
  1. I’m not great at following rules or authority, and it often lands me in trouble.
  2. People sometimes think I’m too uptight. I care about the details.
  3. I worry too much about what other people think. I want everyone to like me.
  4. I can be too hard on myself and others. I want everyone to be the best they can be.
10. You’re most likely to follow:
  1. My gut. I always trust my immediate, natural instincts.
  2. My head. Every puzzle has a solution.
  3. My heart. I like to let my emotions to guide me.
  4. The rules. They’re there for a reason.
11. Whose opinion matters the most to you?
  1. My own. I know me best, and I know what’s best for me.
  2. My mentor’s. They help me to learn and grow.
  3. My friends’. I can rely on them to give it to me straight.
  4. My family’s. I want to do right by the people who made me.
12. How would you describe your personal style?
  1. Bold and flashy. Expressing myself is more important than following trends.
  2. Nothing too special. As long as I look presentable, I don’t care much what I wear.
  3. Trendy and stylish. I keep up-to-date on fashion and I wear the hottest brands.
  4. Practical and useful. My clothes serve a purpose and help me get stuff done.

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About the True Colors Personality Test

The True Colors personality system is a simplification of other personality tests and assessments, like the Myers-Briggs test and the Keirsey Please Understand Me temperament test, which are both often used in psychology to help people and patients to better understand themselves and how they personally think and act.

Don Lowry, who developed the True Colors system, was actually a student of David Keirsy. Lowry wanted a system that was easier to understand, remember, and apply than other tests, so he formulated personality categories based off of four main colors, with each color describing a set of personality traits:

Orange: Spontaneous, risk-taking, optimistic, generous, free-spirited
Green: Logical, innovative, curious, intellectual, deep-thinking, analytical
Blue: Social, empathetic, collaborative, expressive, adaptable, idealistic
Gold: Loyal, dutiful, balanced, stable, organized, responsible, authoritative

Everyone is a mix of each color, and nobody is ever pigeonholed into being just one thing. That said, most people tend to have a dominant color that they most identify with, and by pinpointing that color in ourselves, Lowry hopes that we can find our strengths and what makes us special and valuable, then bring those strengths to our families, friends, and communities.

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    Nov 23

    "YAYYYYY! OMG!! IT ACTUALLY GAVE ME MY FAV COLOR, BLUEEEEEEEE!!! :D."
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