A Concise Review Of The Color Pink

The name ‘pink’ was derived from flowers of the same name. First used as a noun in the 17th century, it is a common part of today’s vocabulary. The name was actually used, prior to that period, in reference to perforated decorating. That use, today, is found in sewing’s ‘pinking shears’.

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 has long been believed that this particular color gives off energy and emits feelings of self-worth, tenderness, love and caring. A person who wears this shade is said to present a picture of a calm and peaceful person. The amount of energy given off increases as the tint deepens.

A bright shade is considered youthful, exciting, fun, full of energy, passionate and sensual. Softer colors are associated with love and are seen as representing happiness and being lighthearted. A number of companies, as their trademark and signature color, have adapted various shades. Known throughout the world, it represents different things in every area of life.

Pink is one of the most popular colors used for stationery and envelopes. It immediately brings a feeling of warmth and love to the letter’s recipient. A symbol of universal love, it makes the contents much more meaningful than those transmitted on sheets of cold white paper.

Pink paper and envelopes are ideal for thank you notes and “it’s a girl” birth announcements! You can find a variety of paper offered in many popular colors and sizes in our virtual store, now.