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 […]

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

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.

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

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.

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

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