1. Blue Used to Be Extremely Rare
For centuries, blue dye was so hard to create that only royals and the very rich could wear it. That’s why “royal blue” still feels luxurious today.
2. Red Can Actually Raise Your Heart Rate
Studies show that the color red is linked with excitement, passion, and even physical changes like faster heartbeat. No wonder it’s used in love symbols and warning signs alike.
3. Pink Was Once a “Boys’ Color”
In the 19th century, pink was considered strong and masculine, while blue was thought of as soft and feminine. The color switch we know today only happened in the 20th century.
4. Yellow Is the Easiest Color to Spot
Our eyes notice yellow faster than any other color. That’s why school buses, taxis, and caution signs often use it, it literally demands attention.
5. Black Absorbs Heat, White Reflects It
Ever wonder why black clothes feel hotter in summer? It’s because black absorbs all wavelengths of light, turning them into heat, while white reflects them.
6. Purple Was Once Worth More Than Gold
The dye for purple came from a rare sea snail, and it took thousands of snails to make just a small amount. This made purple clothes so expensive that only kings and emperors could afford them.
7. Green Can Help You Relax
There’s a reason hospital walls and waiting rooms often use green. Psychologists say it has a calming effect on the mind, reminding us of nature and balance.
8. Color Can Affect Taste
Believe it or not, food served on a colored plate can taste different. For example, people often say hot chocolate tastes richer in a red or orange cup than in a white one.
9. We Don’t All See Colors the Same Way
Some people are color-blind, but even those with “normal” vision perceive shades differently. That’s why arguments over “is this blue or green?” never really end.
10. The First Color a Baby Sees Is Red
Newborns see the world mostly in black and white at first. Red is the first color their developing eyes can detect, usually within a few weeks.
