·         White-pure love and good luck

The white carnation is the representative of pure love and good luck. Generally white represents purity and since carnations in general represent love, the white carnation is said to symbolise pure and true love. It is also synonymous with good luck and is a great way to wish good luck to any person.

·         Striped-refusal /regret

The Striped carnation represents refusal or regret as to not being able to adhere to any condition. It is generally gifted in case of businesses when rejecting or refusing any offer made by any other party.

·         Purple-capriciousness

The purple carnation represents capriciousness.

·         Yellow-disappointment

The yellow carnation is one of the prettiest of the lot and represents disappointment. It is a paradox since yellow is generally attached with happiness and joy, however in case of carnations it is the representative of disappointment.