Celebrating Colours And The Nine Days Of Womanhood - Grey

Grey is the queen of colours, because it makes everything else look good. It is the lightest shade of black- the colour of mystery, blended with white- the colour of purity, grey is the colour of compromise, wisdom and maturity. It represents neutrality and this influence keeps it foreign, remote and distant, from people and other colours. It is considered to be an emotionless, timeless and moody colour. However it is also modest, intellectual, dignified and hard-working.

Grey is associated with the Kaalratri form of Durga, also known as Shubhankari, which means dark knight. The goddess is said to protect her worshipers from evil.

Popular Culture

The famous erotic novel ‘Fifty shades of Grey’ uses the colour name grey as the character name, to showcase the facets of his personality; he can go from being a gentleman one minute to S&M maniac the next. Grey’s anatomy is a TV series which uses the term Grey to depict the nature and lifestyle of the character. Both these characters are shown to be the epitomes of wisdom in their particular fields, they are high achievers, dignified but their personal lives are highly disturbed, they have difficulty in finding love.

It is the colour of the cement which is used to hold the bricks together, on which our buildings stand tall. All buildings before being made colourful are grey. It is the colour of architecture, commerce and Industry.

It is thought to be a colour of maturation as when we grow old, silvering towards the evening of life, our hair turns grey; it shows this colour is full of life experiences and wisdom.

A lot of mature product companies use grey in their designs to make impactful products. Electronic product companies tend to incline towards this colour more to make their products seamless and ergonomic.

Positive Traits of Grey

Though this is colour is associated with all dull and depressed it is the colour of stability, security, and maturity. It is used to show the strength of a character; in literature this colour helps to describe entire situations, yes it is used to describe sullen scenarios but without this colour, depicting empty feelings would get difficult. It also shows authority, wisdom and dedication. It is thought to be calming as it does not get much involved with anything else; it avoids attention, remains quiet and gives others a chance to lead while maintaining its own dignity.

Negative Traits of Grey

We know of Grey as a negative emotion. It is an emotionless colour, known to spread depressed energy. It is and always will remain indifferent, remote and in hibernation. It promotes lethargy and boredom. It is said to lead the way to, no life, no future and no hope. It brings with it sophistication, stagnation and lacks flexibility.

Grey in Vogue

It is that uncommon shade which is preferred by all when it comes to clothes, shoes, bags and glasses; it is all over the fashion industry and has always been, it just does not get noticed, as one of the traits of the colour is- to avoid attention. Most of the sweatshirts, track-pants, yoga pants, gym wear and formal suits are made of grey. It is a cool colour which remains silent and maintains its calm.

Here are some celebs styling in grey

Personality Traits of Grey

If you are fond of grey, you are one of those who put their noses to grindstone. You are very careful, concerned about your safety, articulate and focused and dedicated to your commitments. You have a compromising nature, but you are mostly considered to be emotionless, because you detach yourself from others and prefer being low-key. However you are extremely mature, will take your stand only where it is required, your aim is not being just happy fulfilling your duties and protect your loved ones in all circumstances.

If you dislike grey means you are looking for happiness, you will not try to work hard but work smart or just let go. You feel deep emotions and show them outwardly.