International Colour Day - March 21
Tue Mar 21st

International Colour Day

Every year on March 21st, International Colour Day honors all aspects of colour and its effect on our lives. People are also encouraged to consider how colour makes our world a better place.

Colour has played a vital part in our culture from the very beginning of time. For centuries, people have experimented with various colors for writing, drawing, and expressing themselves. Red ochre is one of the oldest known pigments. This pigment was discovered in a prehistoric cave painting. The pigment was created by iron-rich soil.. Artists used animal fat, burned charcoal, and chalk to produce various shades of color as far back as 40,000 years ago. Along with red and other pigments that were produced during this period were brown, yellow, black, and white. Also available were brown, yellow, black, and white.

People have been able to produce millions of different colors since that time.. According to some scientists, humans are capable of seeing ten million different colours. However, some people believe there are much more shades than that. This is because of the different shades of light that affect color.. There are actually 18 decillion colours, according to One colour specialist. If you are not sure how many it is, it is the number 18 followed by 33 zeroes, followed by 33 zeroes. That is a lot of colors for our viewing pleasure!

Colours & emotion

Not only are colors stunning to behold, but certain colors evoke different emotions.

  • Red: excitement, passion, and vigor: red: excitement, passion, and awe
  • Orange: courage, bravery, and triumph
  • Yellow: inspiration, joy, and warmth
  • Green is a green plant that grows, green, and stability
  • Trust, peace, and allegiance are all important to Blue: trust, confidence, and fidelity
  • Pink: compassion, sincerity, and sweetness..
  • Purple: regal, aspirational, and luxurious
  • Brown, trustworthy, reliable, and straightforward, Brown is trustworthy, reliable, and straightforward
  • formal, dramatic, and sophisticated Black: formal, striking, and sophisticated
  • White is white: clean, innocent, and honest

Is any of these colors your favorite? What are some emotions that you associate with certain shades?

#internationalcolourday is a worldwide colorday that can be observed by anyone

Across the world, a variety of activities are held on this day. Art exhibits, design competitions, and lectures on the use of color and light are among these activities that have been held.

To participate:

  • With your children, make a color wheel. Teach them about the primary colors and complementary shades
  • Have a competition with your family members to see who has the most colors
  • Visit an art museum and pay close attention to the paintings' different shades
  • Make a tie dye shirt or knit a scarf in all your favorite colors

#InternationalColourDay is a hashtag that is used on social media to post an image with your favorite color on social media.

The international colour day's history has a long tradition.

In 2008, the Portuguese Color Association suggested an International Colour Day. In 2008, the Portuguese Color Association suggested an International Colour Day. In 2009, the International Colour Association accepted the plan. They decided on the date March 21st because it is the equinox. Both night and day are nearly identical during the equinox. This is symbolic of the link between light and darkness, which is expressed in many human cultures...