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 … [Read more...]
Colorful Learning
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 make me appreciate colors even more and that gives me a lot of ideas for new things to write about.
What Is National Color Day and How Do You Celebrate It?
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 … [Read more...]
5 Colors That Make You More Productive
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 … [Read more...]
Do Certain Car Colors Get Pulled Over More Often for Speeding?
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, … [Read more...]
What Is the Safest Color for a Car and Which One Has the Most Accidents?
Imagine this scenario. You get a brand new car, the color you've always wanted. You finally get the opportunity to take your new car out on the road for the first time. Unfortunately, a driver coming from the opposite direction doesn't see you in time and hits your new car. This is something of a … [Read more...]
What Are Universal Colors and Do They Really Suit Everyone?
By definition, universal colors are colors that can be worn equally well by anyone. However, that may not necessarily hold water for every individual. Despite the definition of universal colors, it only stands to reason that some colors look better on certain individuals than others. This is … [Read more...]
The History and Origin of Colors: Where Did Each Color Come From?
Color occupies a unique place in the average person's worldview. On one hand, color is intrinsically subjective. We all experience different emotions when we look at various colors. But on the other hand, color is inherently tied to physics and mathematics. Every color occupies a specific numerical … [Read more...]
Can Rats and Mice See Color or Do They Have Limited Vision?
The average person doesn't have the best view of rodents. However, mice and rats have been an invaluable asset to humanity. Rodents are a long time favorite for intelligence, memory and behavioral testing in laboratory settings. When we want to know how humans will react to something, we typically … [Read more...]
Beyond the Sun: Does the Color of Light Affect Plant Growth?
We all know that plants need light to thrive. In fact, light is the energy source for plant life on Earth. You may also know that plants rely on light to be nourished through a self-sustaining process called photosynthesis. Additionally, the chlorophyll in plants relies on visible light to convert … [Read more...]
7 Fascinatingly Fun Facts About Color
Color is one of the most important parts of life. In fact, color is so ever present that we often forget to really appreciate it. We might notice a favorite color or two. But we're far too likely to fall into a trap where we forget that color is an amazing subject in and of itself. The following … [Read more...]
