2. The word „gray“ comes from the Old English word „grǣg.“ It has been used to describe the color since at least the 700s. 3. There are two common spellings of gray: „gray“ is used in American English, while „grey“ is preferred in British English. Both spellings are correct and widely recognized. 4. Gray is […]
Wearing Blue for a Month: My personal insights and reflections – Part 2
If you haven’t read the first part of my Blue Month insights yet, you can find it here: Blue Month Insights – Part 1. In this second part, I explore the emotional impact of blue, how it influenced my energy, and why I’ll be more mindful of how I wear it in the future. It’s […]
Wearing Blue for a Month: My personal insights and reflections – Part 1
This is the first part of my Blue Month insights. As always, I’m documenting my personal journey with color—what I experienced, how I felt, and what I learned. You can also read about my previous color months: Black, Red, and Purple. Stay tuned for Part 2, where I dive deeper into my reflections and unexpected […]
What if Gray were a Person – Meet Gris Aeterna
Welcome back to the What If Color Were a Person? series! I already covered Black, Red, Violet and Blue personalities in my older blog posts. This month, we’re talking about Gray, or as I call her, Gris Aeterna. She’s old, very, very old. No one knows her exact age, but she seems like she’s been […]
Hello Gray – My March Color
March has arrived, and with it, a new color to explore in my ’12 Colors in 12 Months‘ adventure. This month, I’m immersing myself in gray. Gray is often misunderstood. Some see it as dull, lifeless, even depressing. But is it really? Or is it a color of wisdom, sophistication, and balance? Just as with […]
What if Blue Were a Person? Meet Marina Azul
This is part of my What If Color Were a Person? series, where every month, I imagine a personality that embodies a particular color. This is the fourth month and the fourth color personality, bringing Blue to life. There are people who are like the ocean – calm, steady, and always there when you need […]
Wearing Violet for a Month: My personal insights and reflections – Part 2
Read the Part 1 first 🙂 The Ripple Effect of Color This month, my sister and friends started sending me photos whenever they spotted something unusual in violet – cars (Image 5), food (Image 3), random objects. It was a small but powerful realization: this project isn’t just affecting me; it’s influencing the people around […]
Wearing Violet for a Month: My personal insights and reflections – Part 1
If you’ve been following my 12 Colors in 12 Months project, you already know that each month, I immerse myself in a single color – wearing it, surrounding myself with it, and observing how it influences me. It’s been a fascinating journey so far, and each color has surprised me in different ways. November’s black […]
58 Fun Facts about the Color Blue – Part 2
Welcome back to our journey through the color blue! In Part 1, we explored the science and history behind this mesmerizing hue, from the way the sky scatters light to the rarest blue minerals on Earth. Now, in Part 2, we shift our focus to blue’s psychological and cultural impact. Why does blue symbolize trust? […]
58 Fun Facts about the Color Blue – Part 1
Blue – the color of the sky, the ocean, and endless inspiration – has fascinated humanity for centuries. From ancient civilizations struggling to create blue pigments to modern scientists discovering new shades, this color holds a rich history and surprising scientific facts. In this first part of our deep dive into blue, we’ll explore how […]