A primary shade

Day four of stepping into colour…..

Blue is a primary colour. It is the only cool primary, as yellow and red are considered warm colours. Blue comes in a multitude of shades. Ultramarine, royal, navy, prussian, phthalo, cobalt, cerulean, indigo, turquoise and teal, to name but a few. It’s definitely known as a soothing and calming colour, perhaps because it’s associated with water?

When I look up at the arc of the sky or spend time by an ocean, I always feel more relaxed and able to cope. I think of blue as solid and reliable, without fuss or bother.

Blue doesn’t really exist in nature. Not many flowers are blue. On a bush walk last year, we came across a tiny blue orchid. I was mesmerised by its luminous petals, more precious than any sapphire.

Almost no animals are blue either. There are only a few birds that are blue, like this male fairy wren that is native to Australia.

How does blue appeal to you?

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