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Why Is the Sky Black? The Science Behind Black Skies

We’re fortunate to live under a sky of many colors. During the day, it’s a shade of bright and cheerful blue. At sunrise and sunset, it glows vivid red, orange, yellow, and sometimes even pink. And at night, it’s a deep, velvety black with endless pinpoints of stars. But have you ever paused to wonder […]

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Snowy pine trees against a winter white sky

Why Is the Sky White? The Science Behind White Skies

What color is the sky? Even on gray or cloudy days, most people would still say blue. That might be the case most of the time, but the daytime sky doesn’t always look exactly the same. Sometimes, you might wander outside or look out the window only to see something surprising — a sky that

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31 Food Color Palettes for Appetizing Designs

Whether you’re creating a poster for a food festival, designing an ad campaign for a restaurant, or just interested in making appetizing design projects, food-inspired color palettes are great to have in your arsenal. These palettes range from fresh and bright to soft and sugary. Not sure where to start? Check out these beautiful food

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32 Wedding Color Palettes for Dreamy Designs

If you’re planning a wedding or creating a wedding design, don’t forget a very important part of it — your color scheme! There’s no one-size-fits-all description when it comes to wedding palettes. In many cases, they include pastels and delicate, floral-inspired shades. Ultimately, wedding colors are whatever you want them to be. Not sure how

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31 Dark Color Palettes for Dramatic Designs

What’s the best type of color scheme to use if you want to capture your audience’s attention? If you said a bright palette, you aren’t wrong. But when used thoughtfully, darker palettes can create dramatic, striking designs that are just as memorable. Not sure where to start? This article should give you some inspiration. Check

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A fiery red sunset sky over silhouettes of trees

Why Is the Sky Red? The Science Behind Red Skies

There’s something utterly captivating about a fiery red sunset. Red skies are far from common, but they’re certainly memorable. But have you ever stopped to wonder what exactly makes the sky turn this beautiful and unusual hue? Here’s a look at why you sometimes see a red sky above. Red Skies and Scattered Light Before

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A picturesque pink and purple sunset with silhouettes of palm trees

Why Is the Sky Purple? The Science Behind Purple Skies

On a clear day, the sky is a bright and energetic blue. But at sunrise, sunset, and even sometimes during storms, it may look as though it’s been painted with shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and even purple. Purple skies aren’t commonplace, but they’re certainly memorable. And when you know what causes them, they

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Green sky and storm cloud over a windmill in the Netherlands

Why Is the Sky Green? The Science Behind Green Skies

We have been blessed with a sky of many colors. Often, it’s a vivid and energetic blue. As the sun rises and sets, you can see fantastic bursts of red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple. Sometimes, the sky is even green. Yes, you read that correctly! Green skies are certainly not common, and it takes

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Beautifully bright orange sunset with streaky clouds floating across the sun

Why Is the Sky Orange? The Science Behind Orange Skies

When our normally-blue sky changes color, most people notice. You’ve probably seen a completely or partially orange sky before in the form of a sunrise or sunset. But have you ever thought about why sunsets have such brilliant colors? Or realized that there might be other reasons why the sky is orange? Let’s take a

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Why Is the Sky Pink? The Science Behind Pink Skies

Blue skies are beautiful as they are. But there’s something uniquely intriguing about a pink sky. Whether it’s a few clouds that appear to be tinted with blush or a magnificent sunset splashing hot pink above, pink skies are simply unforgettable. But why is the sky pink? Here’s a bit of the science behind our

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