SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2026
Urban color in public design: a review of spatial aesthetics and behavioral impact in Chinese and South Korean cities using structural equation modelling approaches.
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Abstract
Urban colour is increasingly recognised as a performative design variable influencing safety, thermal comfort, wayfinding, and energy demand, yet empirical evidence remains fragmented. This review synthesizes peer-reviewed studies using structural equation modelling (SEM) to relate objectively measured chromatic metrics to psychosocial and environmental constructs in urban contexts across China and South Korea. Focusing on exterior colour, SEM application, and model fit, 73 studies were systematically coded for metrics, constructs, quality, and contextual moderators. Three consistent causal pathways emerge: (1) mid-range colour complexity enhances perceived safety and comfort (median
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