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.
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 …
Do Certain Car Colors Get Pulled Over More Often for Speeding? Read More »
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 …
What Is the Safest Color for a Car and Which One Has the Most Accidents? Read More »
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 largely because each person has a certain amount …
What Are Universal Colors and Do They Really Suit Everyone? Read More »
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 wavelength. We also have a third, less commonly …
The History and Origin of Colors: Where Did Each Color Come From? Read More »
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 try it out on rodents first. …
Can Rats and Mice See Color or Do They Have Limited Vision? Read More »
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 available carbon dioxide into energy. …
Beyond the Sun: Does the Color of Light Affect Plant Growth? Read More »
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 …
