The main aim of this study was to find out whether the color shade preferences of individuals, grouped according to their personality types are alike or not. The researchers also tried to study the difference in color shade preferences based on gender differences. The objective was to understand whether the color shade preferences of individuals are affected by their individual personality types or not and whether gender plays any role in selection of color shades of individuals. The study sample consisted of a total of 80 subjects, randomly selected from within the age group of 18-25. An attempt was made to maintain a balance between two genders and across the ages. The research instruments used were Eysenck’s Personality Test (to measure the personality types) and a separate Colour Bar- Colour Preference Test was designed to serve the purpose of this study. The subjects were made to fill both the questionnaires and then the items were scored and results were analyzed. Positive scoring was done for Eysenck’s personality questionnaire and negative scoring was used to score the Colour Bar-Colour Preference Test. The data collected was divided into: Introverts (female, male) and Extroverts (female, male). From the data collected the mean, standard deviation and correlation between extraversion scores and the most preferred colour scores, for all the four groups. The mean, standard deviation, and correlation for the four groups was found to be 436.4 (IF), 529.2 (IM), 504 (EF), 453.4 (EM); 5.47 (IF), 6.52 (IM), 5.48 (EF), 6.93(EM); -0.3 (IF), -0.1 (IM), 0.1 (EF) and 0.5 (EM) respectively. From this the conclusion was drawn that there was no significant correlation found between the personality types and colour shade preferences of the subjects except in the case of extroverted males. Recommendations: Increase the sample size as that proved to be a limitation to this study. A study across ages is also possible and might give different results. The International Journal of Indian Psychology: Volume: 01 | Issue: 04 | ISSN 2348-5396 © 2014 www.ijip.in July-September 2014 71 | P a g e Another thesis presented to the faculty of the department of psychology at Emporia Kansas State College by Stephen DeWith Smith, 1976, also attempts to study the relationships between the colour preferences and personality traits of humans. Using Edward’s Personal Preference Schedule (1959 edition) - for personality and Luscher Colour Test (short form): the four primary colours- for colour preference, it was concluded that a significant amount of positive correlation between the colour preference and personality traits was there. Thus the main objective of this study is to find out whether or not an individual’s colour shade preference is affected by his personality type and whether the selection of colours is affected by genders. H0: there might or might not be a correlation between the personality types and colour preferences of the subjects. H1: the extroverts will prefer brighter shades while the introverts will go for duller shades. Personality Gordon W. Allport defines personality as “a dynamic organization within the individual of those psychological systems that determine his unique adjustment to his environment.” In this definition, Allport tries to explain the dynamic nature and organizatio nal aspects of personality and emphasizes on its role in the way an individual adjusts with his environment or surroundings. However this definition is not complete in the sense that it holds personality as an aspect within the individual and not as being integrated with it. Personality, as defined by Eysenck, is “the more or less stable and enduring organization of a person’s character, temperament, intellect and physique, which determine his unique adjustment to the environment.” This definition is more or less complete as it tries to provide a physiological base to personality and hence attempts to give a balanced consideration to the role of both nature and nurture in shaping one’s personality. This definition also attempts to make personality somewhat measurable and assessable, hence giving it a scientific base. Hence it can be said that personality is “a blend of constantly evolving and changing pattern of one’s unique behavior, emerged as a result of one’s interactions with one’s environment and directed towards some specific ends.” Colours and Colour Preference Colour is a sensation (of sight) produced as a result of electromagnetic waves hitting the retina of the eye. These waves are the ones that are reflected by various objects in the environment. Colour preference on the other hand can be defined as the tendency of an individual or a group to favour a particular colour or colours over others. A Psychometric test includes a wide array of evaluation tools that measure one's knowledge, abilities and personality. It is a measurement instrument that consists of a sample of behavior obtained under standardized conditions and evaluated using established scoring rules. Correlation can be defined as a mutual and reciprocal relationship between two or more variables. A lot of studies have been conducted using the two variables that are a part of this study. K. Warner Schaie, West Virginia University, in 1960, studied the relation between color and personality. Models where used which conceptualize respons e to colour as a means for studying emotional behavior. Instruments used were Rorschach test (to assess personality traits) and luscher test (to asses colour preferences) for his research. It was noticed that a particular personality type people respond to or prefer some particular colour. A paper on Colour and Personality, using Strong’s Interest inventory and Cattell’s 16 PF Questionnaire was presented at Rense Lange, Sigmund Testing, Dallas, TX, by Jason Rentfrow, The International Journal of Indian Psychology: Volume: 01 | Issue: 04 | ISSN 2348-5396 ©