When you think of Christmas colors, red and green immediately come to mind. But, what about Mother’s Day? Although not the only color associated with the second Sunday in May, pink is the most common one, especially in the United States.
Below, we’ll explore why pink is the color of Mother’s Day, other colors for moms, and why industrial launderers and restaurants should be paying attention.
Why is Pink Associated with Mother’s Day?
Pink elicits feelings of love, warmth, and kindness. It often symbolizes femininity. All characteristics commonly associated with moms. In the United States, pink was locked in as the top color for Mother’s Day during the early 1900s after carnations became the flowers of Mother’s Day. According to Real Simple, pink carnations quickly went on to represent appreciation for a mother’s love.
Even Pantone, a global authority on color, agrees that the color pink captures the spirit and essence of mothers and Mother’s Day. In 2019, Pantone Color Institute collaborated with shopping malls in the Middle East to determine the color of Mother’s Day. After analyzing shoppers’ stories about their mothers and their accompanying emotions, Pantone introduced “The Color of Mother’s Day, an inviting floral pink shade that suggests a loving touch.”
Other Colors Commonly Associated with Mothers
Pink might be the most popular one, but it isn’t the only color affiliated with Mother’s Day in the United States and across the globe. Pantone’s study defined a few other colors for moms that express motherly attributes:
- Green represents a mom’s protective nature
- Yellow represents a mom’s optimistic outlook toward their children’s lives
- Red represents a mom’s passion, empowerment, and drive
- Blue represents a mom’s calm and patient presence
And, if you look to parts of Europe, Australia, or Mexico for inspiration, you’ll find that purple is the color of choice for mothers and Mother’s Day. Purple symbolizes wisdom, devotion, nobility, and sophistication—characteristics associated with moms of all ages.
Why Mother’s Day Colors Matter for Restaurants
Pink and carnations aren’t the only things closely associated with Mother’s Day in the U.S.. Many American families celebrate mom by taking her out to eat for Mother’s Day. According to OpenTable, an online reservations site, Mother’s Day is the second busiest day in the restaurant industry, coming in behind Valentine’s Day.
Table linen colors speak volumes. Exchanging your typical tablecloths, cloth napkins, or placemat colors for shades of pink will not only help you attract a Mother’s Day crowd to your establishment, but will help your customers create lasting memories. That simple swap in linen colors can make your Mother’s Day brunches, lunches, and buffets stand out.
Turn to Venus for Mother’s Day Restaurant Linens
Venus offers the different linens you need to supply your restaurant or restaurant clients for Mother’s Day. Our expansive table linen offerings include placemats, napkins, tablecloths, and seamless rounds in beautiful shades of pink, such as pink, dusty rose, light peach, and peach. Need help choosing the right pink table linens for Mother’s Day? Connect with one of our textile experts at 800.421.6599 or email us at sales@venusgroup.com.
