Color is an important part of everyday life. Bring the importance of color up with people and there will seldom be any real disagreement. Most people agree that color is an important, even vital, part of life. However, there's a larger question about how well people really understand that fact on a … [Read more...]
Colorful Tips
It truly is a wonderful, colorful world we live in. I often ask myself what the world would be like without color, and the thought just makes me sad. However, it does give me a lot of ideas for new things to write about because it makes me appreciate colors even more.
When Do Kids Learn Colors and How Should Parents Teach Them?
Most adults take a vast amount of their typical daily experiences for granted. For example, how often do you stop to really consider how much is going on when you admire a beautiful sunset? A complex swath of colors evokes great memories, strong emotion and even a sense of wonder. We note the … [Read more...]
What Are the Best Colors to Wear for Family Pictures?
If you're preparing to gather your crew to take this year's family photo, aesthetics are probably on your mind. You want everyone to look crisp, in focus and adorably cheerful! When taking group photos, you can use colors to your advantage to create a very crisp, clear lineup that pops. Selecting … [Read more...]
What Colors Are Flies Attracted to and How Do They See the World?
There's a surprising amount of beauty to be found in the insect world. People are often so quick to assume that all bugs are inherently creepy that they fail to notice some of the more beautiful aspects of this incredibly diverse class of organisms. One can find an immense amount of beauty in the … [Read more...]
How Colors Can Attract the Ancient Gaze of Fleas and Ticks
People have a unique relationship with fleas and ticks. On one hand, most people don't find fleas and ticks visually appealing. There's an undeniable beauty to the rainbow of colors visible upon a butterfly's wings. Meanwhile fleas and ticks tend to just fade into the background. We don't typically … [Read more...]
What Colors Do Fish See and Do They Have Good Eyesight?
Fish are peculiar creatures with exceptional abilities, despite their limitations compared to humans. Because of their environment and need to survive, questions arise on their senses, particularly the eyes. For instance, can they see color? If they do, what colors do they see? How well do they … [Read more...]
What Colors Are Bees and Wasps Attracted To?
Almost everyone has a favorite color. There are some colors we like and other colors we hate, but we usually have one or two colors that invariably conjure up certain emotions in us. The ability to associate color with feeling is an undeniably human experience. But is it limited to humans? In truth, … [Read more...]
7 Colors That Will Make You Hungry or Lose Your Appetite
Humans have a real appetite for color. The colors that surround us can actually impact our hunger cues by either activating or deflating them. As you can imagine, that's important news for restaurants, food brands, fast-food chains and advertisers. Which hues cause hunger to spike? Which palettes … [Read more...]
How Many Colors Are There in the World?
Can you add up all of the colors found in the world? Yes, researchers have figured out a way to quantify all of the colors that shape the universe around us. Take a look at what we know about how many colors can be found in the world using a few simple calculations. Before we begin, try to … [Read more...]
Eyes of the Forest: What Colors Can Deer See and How Is Their Vision?
What does the world look like to deer as they prance through thickets in search of hickory nuts and wild blackberries? The world is quite a different place through the eyes of a doe or buck. In fact, the green fronds of the forest, blue trickles of streams and fleshy hues of fruit appear … [Read more...]
