10. Men and women see the color red very differently
While those of us who are estrogen producers tend to see maroon,
cardinal, and crimson, men typically just see red. No varying tones,
hues, or shades–just color-crayon, fire engine red. The explanation is
actually quite simple and all falls back on basic DNA. Researchers from
Arizona State University found that there’s a specific gene that allows
us to see and interpret the color red. Women have two X chromosomes,
while men only possess one. Because the particular “red-seeing gene”
sits on the X chromosome, it only makes sense that women would have a
full understanding of the red spectrum, while our counterparts only have
half the pieces to the racy red puzzle. Therefore, ladies, if you’re
one of those gals who just cannot make a decision when picking out a
shade of lipstick, don’t put so much pressure on yourself. It’s really
of very little importance.
09. Silver will save your life
When purchasing that brand new vehicle and finding yourself overwhelmed
by the 18-page book of options, your best bet is – and forever will be –
to go with silver. Silver-colored cars are least likely to be involved
in an auto accident, since they are most visible on the road and in low
light. This, coupled with lower insurance rates and the silver color’s
ability to maintain a look of cleanliness, manifests itself as a sure
win.
08. Pink soothes the nerves
Rowdy prisoners and combative patients? Pink is the palliative color,
commonly used to splash the walls in prisons and mental health care
facilities to assist in subduing those who are out-of-control. So pink
definitely has a useful place and a purpose, other than decorating a
prom dress or Barbie’s dream house.
07. Bright colors will win you friends
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?Colors are responsible for 62-90% of our first impressions of one
another. That means that if you prefer black and neutrals to violets and
oranges, it might be time to add a little color to a bland wardrobe to
make a better overall impression. Who knows? It could mean the
difference between getting the job and meeting the mate of your dreams,
or living alone and waking up next to a beer can pyramid on a Tuesday
morning.
06. Blue is the most common favorite color
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Blue is the most favored color in the world, with purple being a distant
second. A whopping forty percent of people worldwide would choose blue
as their favorite color in playtime poll booth, with purple-lovers
lagging way behind at fourteen percent.
05. Colors can be frightening
Chromophobia (also known as Chromatophobia) is the rare, persistent,
irrational fear of colors. Some people who have this disorder will react
strongly to certain shades or tones, while others will try to avoid
color altogether. Some signs and symptoms are: nausea, dizziness,
shortness of breath, feelings of panic, elevated heart rate and blood
pressure, anxiety, light headedness, headache, and trembling. Effective
treatment involves methods and techniques that include systematic
desensitization and exposure therapy.
04. Yellow makes you hungry
Yellow and orange are not recommended for use in kitchens, as they are
known appetite stimulators. With America’s ongoing obesity epidemic, it
could possibly be time for Sherwinn Williams to do away with bright
citruses that have wrongly adorned kitchen walls for the past five
decades. Then again – where would our restaurant owners be without those
clever little tricks that keep our waistlines wide, but leave us
wanting more? I’m not normally one for conspiracy theories – but perhaps
there’s something in it for them if we remain ignorant of yellow’s
effects?
03. Color is an imaginary friend
Technically, it’s all in our heads: color does not exist at all. It is
something created by our brains as a side-effect, when it desperately
tries to make sense of the overwhelming amount of information it
receives from the outer world. So, should you ever find yourself in a
heated debate over color combinations with someone you are certain has
an IQ below your car’s maximum speed or is just simply colorblind, keep
in mind that it is a pointless argument and you should drop it
immediately. You’re both wrong.
02. Color wheels are the best thing since the wheel
Invented in 1666 by Sir Isaac Newton, the color wheel is by far the best
tool to date to help us comprehend the colors that we see. Once we
grasp how the color wheel arranges the primary, secondary, and tertiary
colors, we can better understand “harmonies”, or how and why certain
colors complement one another. The color wheel is a major concept in any
color theory class or course, and is crucial for certain careers, such
as interior or graphic design.
01. Ground-up-remains-of-mummy goes splendidly with crimson
"Mummy" was once a color in ancient Egypt. Can you guess where the rich
brown color received its somewhat macabre name? You guessed it! From the
actual ground-up remains of Egyptian mummies, both human and feline.
The Pre-Raphaelite painters of the 19th century considered it one of
their favorite colors. The authentic pigment was produced all the way up
until the early 20th century, when finally the supply of available
mummy remains was exhausted. Though no longer containing the remnants of
mummified corpses, the color “Mummy Brown” can still be found today. Via
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