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Why are yellow colored vehicles not popular?
Why do people hardly ever buy new bright-yellow cars? In my graphic arts design class we were discussing how yellow on black has the biggest contrast or whatever. So, I got to thinking...why do people NOT like bright yellow cars? It sounds like they'd look the best agains the black asphalt road...
I guess my question is about your personal preference. Do you like the bright yellow cars? Why or why not? THANKS!
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I think yellow cars are alright, depending on the model. Honestly, I don't like to look at things that stand out that much. To understand the feeling I get when I see a bright yellow car, think of being outside in the snow. The sun against those millions of little crystals is terribly bright, making my eyes hurt and even making me sick to my stomach. Not all yellow cars give me this problem, but a few of them do.
Contrast is great for art and advertising, but not so great in your daily life. Imagine living in a house of nothing but black and yellow! There's a reason why we use those colors for caution tape and not for our walls. It strains our eyes and gives us a headache after a while.
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I hate yellow cars. When I think of a yellow vehicle, I think of a school bus or taxi. I believe the color yellow should have continued to stay a symbol of these means of transportation.
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