Category Archives for "Color Around the World"

Read Time: 2 minIf it weren’t for ​fall colors I’m not sure that I could ever let go of the long, hot, glorious days of summer and accept the daylight scarce, frigid days of winter. There is just something about the bright blue sky, warm sunshine and explosion of red, orange and gold that keeps me from completely […]

Read Time: 4 minResplendent in the hues of its noble past, the historic pink city of Jaipur stands out as a spectacular destination.

Read Time: 3 minPainted entirely in an enchanting salmon pink, Marrakesh is fondly referred to as the “Rose City” or “Red City” by thousands of cultural pilgrims who fervently scout its lanes. Marrakesh, the jewel of Morocco, has been the epicenter of culture and trade for ages.Its inviting pink walls, alleys and palaces have, over time, provided a […]

Read Time: 2 min“White sands” usually conjures up images of Caribbean beaches or Greek stucco. How could sand in dry, earthy New Mexico stay white?

Read Time: 5 minThe geek in me loves to collect list of things related to color, in this case, U.S. cities with color names. The gypsy in me wants to venture out to see if these places live up to their colorful names.

Read Time: 3 minThe Indian film industry hits viewers with a storm of brilliant Bollywood colors that often transform into hot trends.

Read Time: < 1 minuteFlamingos pink is well known but it is not the color these birds are born with. They begin life with light gray feather and the coral pink is something they acquire later, but why?Gaining Their Iconic Color: Flamingos PinkThese long-legged birds live in wetland areas and consume two things that produce the pigment that changes […]

Read Time: 3 minVibrant orange is the color that jumps to mind when we think of the portly pumpkin that symbolizes all things autumn. Today, bright orange is only one of the many colors of pumpkins. There are varieties in shades from deep, robust scarlet to a light blue and ghostly white.

Read Time: 2 minChanging tastes in accordance with changing times has led to some people moving to a more upbeat and vibrant color, however, the traditional pastels have still remained with the inhabitants of this paradise.

Read Time: 2 minTo celebrate St. Patrick’s Day traditions Chicago turns the river green and many pubs turn their beer green but did you know that in both cases to create the color of Ireland (from where it got its name “The Emerald Isle.”) the dye isn’t green?

Read Time: 2 minWith over 750 structures in bright Curacao colors, it is no wonder that UNESCO awarded Willemstad the decree of a World Heritage City.

Read Time: 2 minThere are many shades of lavender; mauve, periwinkle and amethyst but “floral lavender” remains the standard bearer for color trueness.

Read Time: 6 minIndia has always been exalted as a country of symbolic colors. The colorful culture is a large part of the Indian consciousness.

Read Time: 3 minThe color red has played an instrumental role in Indian customs and beliefs, most notably married women.

Read Time: 4 minColor and variety are synonymous with Indian culture. One of the most symbolic, Holi Festival is steeped in Indian traditions.

Read Time: 2 minYou can thank Magenta, Italy a quiet town outside Milan, for the name of the color that isn’t really any color at all…or is it?