Explore the wonderful, colorful world we live in. I often ask myself what it would be like without color, and the thought certainly makes me a little sad. However, it does make me appreciate colors even more, which gives me a lot of ideas for new things to write about.
Pink is one of the most eye-catching colors in the world. It walks that fine line between colors found in nature and those which come about solely through humanity’s artistic innovation. Pink occurs in nature just often enough that it feels comforting in a similar way to blue skies and verdant plains. But pink is …
The History of the Color Pink: Earth’s Oldest Color Read More »
It’s funny how merely thinking about a particular color elicits so many emotions. The truth is, there is an interesting and sometimes checkered history involved with almost every color conceivable to the human mind. In this particular case, it is time to delve deep into the history of the color yellow. By doing so, it …
The History of the Color Yellow: Divine, Cowardly, or Downright Disgusting? Read More »
Think about some of your favorite moments from childhood. The vast majority of Americans will probably drift back to fond memories of Halloween. Obviously part of the holiday’s charm comes from costumes and candy. But we’re also drawn into Halloween thanks to the holiday’s striking colors. Orange and black are particularly prominent as Halloween approaches. …
The History of the Color Orange: From Prehistoric Cave Paintings to Pumpkins Read More »
If you’re like many, you love the many shades of blue. You can’t get enough of it in your life, and you enjoy combining any number of shades in your decorating, your wardrobe, and even other products you choose to buy, such as your car. You know blue makes you feel good. You know it …
The History of the Color Blue: Ancient Egypt Uncovered a Color That Couldn’t Be Seen Read More »
Different colors have a way of evoking different emotions in people. One of the most powerful colors is red. Few would argue that the color red is capable of stirring a wide range of emotions, not to mention getting people’s attention. However, one might be surprised to learn about the history of the color itself. …
The History of the Color Red: Drawing the Attention of Mankind for Millennia Read More »
A color that’s as old as the trees, green has been mesmerizing humans for eons. Fittingly, the word green is closely related to the word “growan” which means “to grow” in Old English. Green is the color we associate with growth, vegetation, renewal and life. While it has typically been associated with nature throughout history, the color …
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This post will take you on a journey through the history of the color purple. We’ll be looking at how the color was first created and how it has evolved throughout time. But we’ll also look at the deep emotional connection we have with this color and try to uncover where it originates from. Colors …
The History of the Color Purple: A Discovery Worth More Than Gold Read More »
What if there could be a holiday that celebrates all of the vibrant colors that paint our world? There actually is a holiday that hue appreciators consider to be the “Christmas of colors.” Each year on Oct. 22, Americans celebrate National Color Day. No, this isn’t just a day for artists who work with colors every day. …
What Is National Color Day and How Do You Celebrate It? Read More »
Color has the power to influence our emotions and certain colors in the workplace can even make us more productive. Humans have always had moments of envy when looking out into the natural world. We see birds take flight as they experience the sheer freedom of an open sky and dolphins dancing beneath the waves. …
Color’s an indisputably important part of life. Most of us start using color as a way to influence the world from the moment we wake up. When we pick various articles of clothing it’s usually in an attempt to make an emotional statement with their aesthetics. Likewise we accessorize with jewelry, timepieces, makeup and even …
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