The Stories Behind the Colors of 5 Everyday Objects
Some colors tend to come and go as fashion dictates, but a few have been chosen by humans for very specific, utilitarian purposes. Whether it’s about leveraging the advantages or limitations of human sight, or just evoking a particular emotional response, civil engineers and designers have used color to shape our world in ways you may not expect.Here are the stories behind the colors of five everyday objects — and why these hues are perfect for their assigned tasks. - Interstingfacts.com