Based on Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson
We all think, communicate, and lead in different ways—yet uncovering your natural “color” style can transform how you relate to others, make decisions, and tackle challenges. In his international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson shows that four core personality “colors” (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue) map to distinct behaviors and preferences.
Color Personality Quiz
Ready to discover your dominant hue? Take this quick 14-question personality color quiz—no registration required—and get instant insights into your strengths, blind spots, and growth tips.
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Once you complete the quiz above, you’ll see one of these four colors. Here’s how to interpret your outcome and apply it to life, work, and relationships.
🔥 Red: The Bold Leader
- Key Traits: Assertive, results-oriented, decisive
- Strengths: You drive projects forward, set clear goals, and rally teams around objectives.
- Watch for: Impatience or overlooking others’ feelings.
- Tip: Practice active listening—sharing power yields stronger buy-in.
🌟 Yellow: The Spark of Positivity
- Key Traits: Energetic, persuasive, big-picture thinker
- Strengths: You inspire creativity, build rapport instantly, and motivate teams with enthusiasm.
- Watch for: Losing focus or neglecting follow-through.
- Tip: Pair your ideas with a simple action plan to bring them to life.
🌱 Green: The Calm Connector
- Key Traits: Supportive, patient, harmonious
- Strengths: You excel at empathy, conflict resolution, and creating stable environments.
- Watch for: Avoiding tough conversations or sidelining your own needs.
- Tip: Set gentle boundaries—saying “no” empowers both you and those you help.
📘 Blue: The Strategic Thinker
- Key Traits: Analytical, precise, detail-driven
- Strengths: You thrive on data, process optimization, and careful planning.
- Watch for: Analysis paralysis or missing the human element.
- Tip: Schedule “creative breaks” to balance logic with spontaneity.
😂 Funny Color Personalities
Swipe through hilarious traits for all 4 personality colors.
🔥 RED Personality: Direct, driven, and always in “go” mode — even board games feel like the Olympics to you.
🔥 RED Personality: You walk fast even when you’re not late — momentum is your personality.
🔥 RED Personality: You treat board games like the Olympic finals.
🌟 YELLOW Personality: Big energy, bigger ideas — you start three stories and somehow forget how any of them end.
🌟 YELLOW Personality: Your energy wakes up coffee.
🌟 YELLOW Personality: You have ideas before your brain has fully loaded.
🌱 GREEN Personality: Calm, kind, and low-drama — you’d apologise to furniture just to keep the peace.
🌱 GREEN Personality: You say “it’s fine” even when it’s absolutely not fine.
🌱 GREEN Personality: You’d diffuse a fight between two squirrels.
📘 BLUE Personality: Analytical and precise — you don’t overthink, you run full diagnostic checks before replying.
📘 BLUE Personality: Your spreadsheets have spreadsheets.
📘 BLUE Personality: You alphabetise your thoughts.
🌈 All four colors matter — Red, Yellow, Green & Blue together create teams that are sharper, funnier, and more balanced.
This quiz and article are inspired by Thomas Erikson, author of Surrounded by Idiots (2017), whose framework has helped millions understand and leverage personality differences in both personal and professional settings.
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