{"id":7045,"date":"2025-05-05T07:18:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T07:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/?p=7045"},"modified":"2025-05-05T07:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T07:41:17","slug":"whats-your-noise-color-exploring-the-science-of-sonic-shades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/whats-your-noise-color-exploring-the-science-of-sonic-shades\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Your Noise Color? Exploring the Science of Sonic Shades"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s Your Noise Color? Exploring the Science of Sonic Shades<\/span><\/h1>\n

Using Noise Colors to Enhance Your Sleep and Focus<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know that a staggering 62% of U.S. adults consider themselves poor sleepers? In contrast, just 35% claim to be excellent sleepers, with only 3% feeling like average sleepers. These insights come from the Better Sleep Council’s <\/span>State of America\u2019s Sleep study<\/span><\/a>, which reveals how various factors\u2014like education, mental and physical health, and sleep aids\u2014affect our sleep quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re diving into one of these factors: noise colors! Discover how utilizing the right sounds can help you transform your sleep from restless to restful. Let\u2019s unlock the secrets to becoming an excellent sleeper!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sound vs. Noise (Colors)<\/span><\/h2>\n

What is the difference between sound and noise? Sound is the vibrations that travel through the air that we hear. Noise is unwanted sound\u2014except for well-researched, properly used noise colors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Surprisingly, poor sleepers are trying to use <\/span>color noise<\/span><\/a> to help them sleep. 38% of poor sleepers regularly sleep with a fan and 11% sleep with a sound machine, white noise, or a phone app. It\u2019s important to use the right noise color for your sleep needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Science of Noise Colors<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sound is measured in <\/span>frequency<\/span><\/a>, similar to light colors on the spectrum. Frequency, or pitch, is measured in hertz (HZ) and the healthy human ear hears sounds between 20 HZ and 20,000 Hz. <\/span>White noise<\/span><\/a> is distributed equally throughout the frequencies we hear. It can be startling for some people because of its high pitch. <\/span>Pink noise<\/span><\/a> is on a lower frequency and sounds more natural than white noise. <\/span>Brown noise<\/span><\/a> is also on an even lower frequency, heard as rumbling or heavy bass. Consider the following descriptions of different noise colors:<\/span><\/p>\n