In contrast to darker colors attracting mosquitoes, lighter colors can repel them. Pale colors such as white, light blue and pastel shades are less appealing to mosquitoes. ‘These colors reflect both light and warmth, making it more challenging for mosquitoes to detect potential hosts’, confirms Vincent.
Additionally, neutral hues such as beige and khaki are also less prone to attracting mosquitoes compared to darker warmer tones. And although not as enticing as darker or warmer colors, it’s advisable to avoid vibrant green as certain species of mosquito are attracted to this bold shade, too.