White noise - is not the only colour!

Do you dread bedtime because you can't fall asleep? If you're a casualty of restless nights, noise might be your solution. Yes, that sounds pretty contradictory right?

Interestingly, researchers have found that it's not sound that disturbs our sleep or keeps us awake, however, it's the constant strong changes in sound that disturb us and in turn make us restless. That is why listening to a constant sound has been proven as an effective sleep therapy as it counteracts and dissolves harsh background sounds to create a calming surrounding.

Rainbow of Noise

For a long time, white noise was seen as the solution for restless sleep and insomnia, however, sleep therapy researchers have recommended experimenting with different noises and volumes to help relieve restlessness at night. Researchers have pointed towards a rainbow of noises out there that could cure your sleep. Yes, that's correct, a rainbow of noises; blue noise, brown noise, pink noise, which are all sonic hues exists and could be your solution to a good night's sleep. 

You'll be pleased to find out we've done all the hard work to gather all the information you would need to know about the rainbow of noises out there that could cure your insomnia. We'll cover white noise, pink noise and brown noise and finish off with a verdict for which one is best for you. Let's get started. 

White to get your night right!

White noise has been the perfect lullaby for babies to adults for a long time. Sleep therapists have highly recommended white noise for crying babies and for adults with insomnia. It's now a staple noise embedded in sleep therapy toys and gadgets and we're not surprised why considering that vast amount of scientific research that has proven its effectiveness. White noise sounds similar to a static noise that comes on alongside the fuzzy black and white when you flick onto a non-existent channel on the TV. The reason why it can improve sleep in babies and adults is because white noise has the potential to counteract any external noise by encompassing all the frequencies into one and creating a constant sound; a sound which sings calmness, literally.

Pink to make your insomnia extinct!

Recent research has brought light to the effectiveness of pink noise for sleep. Pink noise is different to white noise and consists of lower frequency sounds which give off natural vibes. It sounds like falling rain, rustling leaves and gentle ocean waves. Pink noise helps to improve falling asleep and can also enhance the quality of your sleep by increasing the duration that you're in deep sleep for. Leading neuroscientists from the University College London found that aside from pink noise being a solution to a restless sleep, it can also enhance memory and lead to better productivity in the day.

Brown to reduce the inner night-time growls!

Brown noise is like a deeper version of pink noise and dampened version of white noise. To the human ear it sounds like a low humming tone or rough sea waves. It's named after Brownian motion because of the alternating change in sound signal. Whilst there hasn't been much research surrounding the effect of brown noise on sleep, anecdotal evidence has given a nod towards the relaxation effects of brown noise and its sleep inducing effects. 

What is the best colour noise?

So, you might be wondering what colour noise should I use? Researchers from the University of Texas recently found that pink noise was the most effective for sleep and memory. However, further research is still needed to make a complete conclusion as to what is the best colour noise. We believe that it comes down to personal preference. Where on noise may benefit one person it may not help another.

We would suggest trialling and testing out the noises. If one doesn't work for you, the other might work. You might even want to make a mix tape of noises and see if this works for you.

Whatever you do, don't hesitate to at least listen and try out all the noises to see which one you find most relaxing. Luckily, we live in a pretty advanced world, so there's loads of apps and YouTube videos out there available that have these noises that you can use to get free sleep therapy.