Winter can be a gloomy time of year and it is not just caused by the lack of sunlight. The lush greens of spring and summer and the golden shades of autumn have now given way to the dull brown of bare trees in winter.
December can be especially gloomy, with December 21st being the shortest day, although curiously, the earliest sunset has now come and gone. That, however, means the earliest sunrise is still ahead of us, on New Year’s Eve.
No doubt you will know people who celebrate Christmas and they will be wearing many colourful clothes for the occasion and using lights and other decorations to brighten things up. But all of that will be gone in the New Year, with the light days and green shoots of spring still a long way off. What can you do to add a bit of colour to a dull scene?
Our range of hijabs has plenty of colourful options, which means you can brighten up any occasion in this season of the year. However, purple or lavender may be a shade that really stands out.
Why Is Purple A Colour That Contrast With Winter Shades?
As a colour, it is everything that winter is not and it can help you stand out. There will be plenty of people around wearing red (this being popular for those celebrating Christmas), but while it is at the same end of the spectrum, purple is sufficiently different to be noticeable.
It is also a colour that reflects some very different seasons of the year, creating a wonderful contrast.
There are very few purple plants out there at this time of year, except perhaps the odd winter pansy. Contrast this with the wonderful floral blooms you may see in gardens, on grass verges or out in the countryside during spring or summer, such as:
· Clematis
· Lavender
· Buddleia
· Geraniums,
· Crocuses
· Foxgloves
· Purple heather
Since it will be months before the first crocus appears, purple could make a real visual impact on a winter’s day for this very reason.
Some of the colours we have in our range even share names with purple plants, including orchid, wisteria, eggplant and aubergine. But there are other shades too, including lilac, fig, dark purple and even Cadbury purple, which is perhaps the best option for a chocolate lover.
Why Does Purple Have An Association With Royalty?
Of course, purple is not just a colour of beautiful flowers in spring and summer, but the colour of royalty too. Historically, this was because purple dye was rare and expensive (until the last 200 years, when it became possible to synthesise), only being available from sea snails. This historical scarcity is also why so few national flags have purple in them.
This doesn’t mean you are suddenly declaring yourself to be royal, of course, but as purple is rather more accessible now, it is a colour you can enjoy with some truly regal style.
Add together the fact that purple contrasts with the gloom of winter when it is seldom seen in nature, the royal association, and the simple consideration that it is a beautiful colour that can enhance any outfit, and there is no doubt it makes a great colour for a grey day.