6 Porch Light Colors & Their Powerful Meanings in Washington

Today, more than ever, it's important to be aware of of our surroundings. When driving through the neighborhoods in Washington, you may notice that different homes feature colored porch lights.

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Sure, during holidays such as Halloween or Christmas, we see orange, green, and red lights. More and more people are using colored porch lights to show support or bring awareness for various causes.

Have You Ever Noticed Someone's Porch Light is Different Than the Classic?

Generally, people have white porch lights for security reasons. It's interesting, though, that different colored lights don't necessarily mean the same for everyone.

Do You Know What a GREEN Porch Light Means?

Displaying a green light can signify different meanings for different people. It could be that green happens to be a homeowner's favorite color. Of course, on St Patrick's Day, a lot of people replace their classic light bulb with a green one. You never know.

I prefer to believe that people display different colored lights to signify a message of support. I do find it interesting that different colored porch lights symbolize several significant issues.

Important: If you see a neighbor's porch light flashing, it could mean your neighbor is in distress. If you see a porch light flickering it’s important for people to take note of this and report it when appropriate. It may be more than a bad bulb or loose wire.

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If you want to support a particular group, organization, or cause, a great way to show it, is with a colored light bulb.