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Pink Noise

Pink noise is a steady background sound with the same energy in every octave. It sounds balanced and smooth, softer than white noise, brighter than brown.

Sounds like
Steady rain, wind through trees, a calm waterfall
Energy
Falls 3 dB per octave
Often used for
A balanced middle ground for long sessions

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What it is

Pink noise is random noise where each octave carries the same amount of energy. Because higher octaves contain more individual frequencies, the energy per frequency drops by about 3 dB every time the pitch doubles. That puts it between white noise (flat) and brown noise (minus 6 dB per octave).

-3 dBper octave, energy falls as the pitch rises

What it sounds like

Close to steady rain or wind moving through trees. You can still hear some top end, but it’s rounded off, so it rarely feels harsh. It is the most neutral of the three.

Balanced, low and high feel evenly present
Smoother and softer than white noise
Clear, but not sharp

When people use it

Long study or work sessions where you want something steady but not heavy
Covering a mix of sounds: voices, keyboard, general room noise
A first try if you’re not sure where to start
Reading and writing without music

You might prefer it if…

  1. 01White noise feels too hissy but brown feels too dark
  2. 02You want the background to feel even, without a strong character
  3. 03You switch between tasks and want one sound that works for all of them

Compared with the others

Pink sits in the middle. Compared with white noise it has less hiss and feels calmer on the ears. Compared with brown noise it has more clarity and top end, so it feels lighter and more open.

Sounds likeEnergyOften used for
Brown NoiseA distant waterfall, heavy wind, the hum inside a planeFalls 6 dB per octaveLow, steady background for long blocks
Pink NoiseSteady rain, wind through trees, a calm waterfallFalls 3 dB per octaveA balanced middle ground for long sessions
White NoiseTV static, an air vent, a fan on highFlat, equal at every frequencyStrong masking of voices and sharp sounds

Not for you? Try…

Brown NoiseIf pink still feels a little sharpWhite NoiseIf you need a stronger masking feelOcean WavesIf you’d like slow, natural movement

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Questions

Pink noise, answered.

Is pink noise good for focus?

It sounds balanced and natural, a bit like steady rain or wind. Whether it helps is personal, so try it for a few sessions.

What is the difference between pink noise and brown noise?

Pink noise falls off gently across pitches, so it sounds balanced. Brown noise falls off more, so it sounds deeper and more rumbling.

What is the difference between pink noise and white noise?

White noise is the same at every pitch and sounds bright and hissy. Pink noise has less high-pitched energy, so it sounds softer.

Can pink noise help you sleep?

It is sometimes used to mask sounds at night. Luneia Focus is built for studying and working, and this is not medical advice.

Where can I listen to pink noise?

Press play on this page, use the free Pomodoro timer with pink noise, or play a full Luneia session on YouTube.

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