The color pink has an interesting background. It is actually named after flowers by the same name, and dates from the 17th century, where it was first used as a noun. Before that time, the name meant decorating in a perforated pattern, as in ‘pinking shears’ used for today’s sewing.
For many years, this color has been used for infant girls’ clothing. It has also been associated with many other areas of life including art, plants, reptiles (the iguana), birds (the flamingo) and mammals (pigs, dolphins and elephants). It has even been applied to certain types of gin, and to hangovers where drinkers are seeing elephants.
Today, various shades are used on holiday connotations, such as Valentine’s Day. It is also associated with breast-cancer awareness, love, glamour, fairies and countless other things. Most certainly, it would not be Valentine’s Day without a box of candy, in this shade’s colorful box, with accompanying roses.
It is believed that there is energy present in this color, which emits feelings of tenderness, self-worth, caring and love. When wearing this shade, it is said that a person presents himself or herself as a peaceful and calm person. There is said to be a difference in energy, depending on the shade involved, becoming stronger the deeper the tint.
A bright tint gives off a feeling of high energy, fun, youthfulness, passion, and sensual feelings, which is why it is so popular with young and old alike. Softer shades bring forth the feeling of happiness, love and lightheartedness. This is a color that is very well known throughout the world.
When corresponding with someone who is meaningful, the favorite color of the stationery and envelopes is pink. This color, being the universal symbol of love, immediately evokes feelings of warmth and caring. This makes it especially meaningful to the recipient.
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