Countless books have been written about how to boost your work productivity. But all along, you may have just needed a paint brush. The environment you work in can have an incredible effect on your energy, creativity and focus - but, let's be real, you don't have time to read a textbook on color psychology.

Check out the swatches below for office paint colors that will definitely promote a productive space.

Simply White: Not only does a bright white space allow you to begin each day with a clean slate and a clear mind, but it also affords you the ability to switch out little details as your taste (or the seasons) shift, providing a brand new space with little effort each and every time.

Charmed Violet: The color you choose will affect your mood and influence how you feel. Choose colors that make you happy, keep you positive, and motivated. Charmed Violet will change your vibe in your bedroom or office in a positive and confident way!

Blue Note: This deep, rich color instantly brings some moody vibes into any home or office. The saturated color is one of my favorites when you want to bring some drama into that drab home office of yours.

Blue Echo: This rich blue has subtle tones of gray and works for every square inch of the room when you vary the sheen — walls, trim, bookcases, you name it. It provides a pleasant environment to inspire creative minds!

Shaded White: Shaded White is very saturated…so if you like a stronger color I would go for it! This color creates the perfect backdrop for decorating. It can go either masculine or feminine, which is a nice trick for an office.

Shaded White: Shaded White is very saturated…so if you like a stronger color I would go for it! This color creates the perfect backdrop for decorating. It can go either masculine or feminine, which is a nice trick for an office.

Oval Room Blue: This soft blue-green hue offsets the warmth in most woods and creates a sense of calm in an area where you need it most. It looks especially beautiful on built-in cabinetry and crown moulding for an unexpected twist!

Another tip: Colors hardly ever exist in isolation; they’re usually surrounded by other colors. “Color works exactly the same way as music, ‘there are no wrong notes’. Music and color work in the same way. There are no wrong colors either. It’s how you use them.” A color or musical note “doesn’t actually evoke much of an emotional response until it’s put with other colors, or other notes. And then, in both cases, whether you get a positive or negative emotional reaction depends on the relationship between the colors or the notes.