What car color is the most practical and safe
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For a Soviet citizen, there was no problem choosing the color of a car - they had to take what they brought. The only exceptions were the cars of special services and officials, who used exclusively black cars. Now the choice of colors has expanded and there is freedom of choice, and the conducted research allows us to say exactly which color of the car is the most practical and safe.
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- 1 How to choose a car color
- 1.1 The black
- 1.2 White
- 1.3 Silver and gray
- 1.4 Red
- 1.5 Blue
- 1.6 Yellow
- 1.7 Green
- 1.8 Blue
- 1.9 Brown
- 2 most practical color
- 3 The safest color
How to choose a car color
For most motorists, a personal vehicle is not only an everyday car, but also a way of self-expression and a good opportunity to stand out in the stream. Men prefer neutral colors (gray, white, black, blue). Women like bright colors, they often pay attention to a rare color when buying, than to technical characteristics. Pink, red, green, blue, yellow and purple shades are especially popular.
Psychologists even draw a relationship between the character of the driver, his sexual attractiveness and the color of the car. Such trends are clearly visible among the owners of black cars. The desire to have a black car is due to the desire of a person to emphasize his importance, status and place in society. Black will never go out of fashion, will not get bored, it is easy to pick it up when painting individual elements.
About color, Henry Ford said well at the beginning of the XNUMXth century:
"Any customer can have the car painted in the color they want - as long as that color is black."
Ford's quote was of an advertising nature, because most of the first Ford Ts were painted with this particular color scheme. Other colors were more expensive, and this could worsen the demand for cars. Nevertheless, this saying has taken root, and black has a leading position around the world, despite its shortcomings.
Ford "T" - the first car produced in millions of series, was painted most often in black
The black
Its popularity in Russia does not decrease from year to year - currently 27% of vehicles from the entire fleet are registered. The reason lies in its status and the special love of our population for large and black cars. All black models of Toyota Camry, Toyota LandCruiser, Mercedes-Benz S-class, Lexus LS and other premium brands are leading in this list.
Black emphasizes the owner's charm, classic taste and the ability to keep a dark car clean. The advantages include the clarity of lines, ease of painting, good liquidity of the car.
Despite its aggression and attractiveness, black is the least practical color.
The main disadvantage is soiledness and a quick loss of a neat appearance in our climatic conditions. Even light dust and scratches are immediately evident, and in the sun in the southern regions the surface can heat up to +950C. A small car in black will look even smaller.
White
This color is number one in popularity all over the world. The share of such cars in China, India and South-East Asia reaches 50%, and in Russia only 15% of the fleet is white. Sales of white cars are constantly growing in our country. Now preference for white is given to creative individuals who want to emphasize their individuality and attitude to the car as a fashionable gadget.
White cars seem even bigger due to visual magnification
Advantages of white:
- good visibility on the road;
- suitable for any car, regardless of size and brand;
- neutral when chosen by men or women;
- monochrome colors do not go out of fashion;
- not as sensitive to pollution as black;
- in hot climates, it heats up 20-30 degrees less than dark cars.
It is interesting! Why are white cars cheaper? The fact is that enamel of this shade is cheaper to manufacture.
This color has few drawbacks: poor visibility on freshly fallen snow cover, scratches and rust are especially striking, it is very difficult to get into color when painting due to the huge number of shades and halftones.
Silver and gray
In Russia, it accounts for 16% of cars of all brands. The popularity of the mouse shade can be explained by practicality and invisibility in the stream. There is enough dirt on our roads, and on a gray body it is hardly noticeable, so there is no need for frequent washes.
Despite their practicality, silver colors are hardly noticeable on the road, especially in bad weather.
Gray color is preferred by middle-aged people who have already taken place, who do not need to prove anything. A rich palette from dark gray (popular "wet asphalt") to light silver is popular with all automakers. For example, Mercedes paints its E-Class in signature gray as a reminder of the Silver Arrow racing car.
Red
A great way to emphasize racing ambitions, sexuality. Red is the color of power, blood, success. It subconsciously energizes the adrenaline rush and adds visual speed to a moving car. In Russia, there are few such cars - only 6%, most of which are budget models such as Kia Rio and crossovers, for example, Nissan Qashqai.
The color "passion" is known for poor resistance to fading in the sun.
The classic red color suits both men and women well. He is consistently popular and has his fans among car owners. The advantages of red are good visibility on the road and the ability to mask small chips and scratches. Red cars are less likely to be stolen due to their conspicuousness on public roads and low market demand. Minus - noticeable burnout in the sun.
Blue
This color closes the top five popular car colors in Russia with 8% of the car market. We associate it with men. Its owner has suspiciousness, shyness and calmness on the roads - this is a real car enthusiast who will never leave a friend in trouble and will not create an emergency. In traffic accident statistics, blue consistently occupies the last place.
The blue color of the car is non-staining and quite practical.
Pros of a blue car:
- forms a positive image of the owner;
- non-staining and practical;
- well emphasizes the design elements of the body;
- universality.
Natural celestial and aqua shades of blue have become a popular trend in recent years, which, in combination with metallic paint, create a festive look for a car, make it elegant and expensive.
Yellow
Its popularity in Russia is low - only 2% of cars. This is a complex color and its use is not appropriate on every car. First of all, it is associated with taxis and public transport. So the VAG concern developed a special shade for Russia - Savannah.
Yellow cars are known for the effect of "optical illusion": on the track they seem further than they actually are.
Glossy shades of yellow look appropriate on expensive sports cars and rare cars, which further emphasizes the elegance and sophistication of the owner. Yellow is especially popular in China and India, where it symbolizes splendor. Psychologists note the good susceptibility of yellow at a subconscious level, so your car will be clearly visible in the stream, which is useful from a safety point of view.
Advantages of the shade: does not fade in the sun, is not in demand among car thieves.
Green
The number of cars in the country with such a color scheme is small - 3-4%. Most of them fall on the models of AvtoVAZ, Renault, Skoda. Green is preferred by people who strive for the unknown, love adventure and are quite extraordinary and independent of other people's opinions. A bright green color is not suitable for every car, and in some cases it will only spoil the impression of the car. The general rule: the larger the car, the darker and richer the color should be.
Scratches and dents are clearly visible on the green color
Another category of car enthusiasts chooses green or khaki for their SUV. The color blends well with nature and looks organic on a brutal jeep that makes its way through the forest. So that dents and scratches are not conspicuous, the body is painted using the Raptor technology.
Blue
This color in its pure form is similar to silver - it is also practical and safe, but it has not gained much fame in Russia - less than 2% fall to the share of blue cars. If the owner himself, blue calms and relaxes, then for other road users from him there are only problems. Firstly, the blue car is hardly noticeable on the road and merges with the horizon, and secondly, it acts annoyingly in dense city traffic.
Heavenly shades of cars evoke associations with the sea
Bright blue colors are preferred by women or creative and out-of-the-box thinkers. For men, blue is associated with non-standard sexual orientation, which also does not contribute to its popularity.
Brown
According to the international classification, brown and beige are combined into one group called Natural or natural. In Russia, there are just over 5% of such cars. One word can be said about the driver of a brown car - a conservative who keeps everything under control. Light shades do not get dirty as quickly as black ones, but at the same time they look very expressive. VAG, BMW, Mercedes have branded brown colors. AvtoVAZ offers customers a shade of "coriander". Otherwise, all the pros and cons are typical for dark cars.
Brown color looks perfect on premium and business class cars
most practical color
The choice of car color before buying depends not only on the personal preferences of the owner, but also on the conditions of its operation. The main criteria are good masking of chips and scratches, the invisibility of light dirt and dust on the car body. The practicality rating is as follows:
- beige and silver;
- white;
- blue;
- red;
- yellow.
They are versatile and equally well suited for any climate. Due to their prevalence, there are no problems with repair and color matching. Such colors are suitable for all car enthusiasts without exception, and it is easier to sell a car in a popular color.
The most practical car colors are silver and beige.
The most easily soiled and impractical colors:
- black;
- brown;
- white;
- green.
The main problem with all dark colors is their extreme soiling, which makes them unsuccessful. It is enough for a black car to drive a little around the city after washing, as it is covered with a thin layer of dust, which makes it untidy. Such machines heat up much faster in the heat, so they are rare in the southern regions.
The exception is white and this is due to the good visibility of chips, cracks, rust on the paintwork. White fading in the sun is uneven, so different parts of the car can have different shades, which also makes it difficult to match the paint.
The safest color
Statistics collected by insurance companies in Russia show the safety of cars in natural shades. These include:
- Orange;
- yellow;
- brown;
- green;
- white.
This is due to the conscious choice of a rare color by the owner and his positive psychological stability. Also, these shades are clearly visible on the roads in any conditions for other road users, and as a result, they are less likely to get into an accident.
Insured accidents most often occurred among owners of silver and black cars. This is largely due to their invisibility on the roads, especially at night, at dusk, during rain. In addition, these colors are popular with beginners who have little driving experience. The probability of getting into an accident for this group is 2 times higher than for natural colors.
Australian scientists have been conducting research for 20 years to identify the most dangerous color, which turned out to be black.
Red is next, but the risk of frequent accidents is usually associated with impulsive driving.
Insurers have interesting statistics on the dependence of the color of the car on the likelihood of theft. There is even a special CASCO calculation coefficient for this. The most stolen colors are considered to be white, silver and black. This indicates their good liquidity and demand in the secondary market. Bright and non-standard colors will never attract a car thief because of the difficulties with car sales. The results of the article were combined into a table:
| Most popular color | The black |
| Most visible on the road | Orange |
| The most inconspicuous on the road | Silver |
| Most visible to scratches, dust and dirt | The black |
| Most invisible to scratches, dust and dirt | Silver |
| Most stolen color | Silver |
| The most invincible color | Red |
| The hottest | The black |
| The least heated | White |
The selection of color is engaged in a special science - coloring. It takes into account individual characteristics, character traits, goals. The selection of paint is popular depending on the sign of the zodiac or numerology. The right color will make driving a car not only pleasant and safe, but also raise you in the eyes of others, create a unique image.
