International Colour Day - March 21
Tue Mar 21st

International Colour Day

Every year on March 21st, International Colour Day celebrates all aspects of colour and the impact it has on our lives. The day also encourages people to consider how colour makes our world a better place.

Colour has played a vital role in our culture from the very beginning of time. People have experimented with various colors for writing, drawing, and expressing themselves for centuries. 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 different shades of color as far back as 40,000 years ago. Brown, yellow, black, black, and white were among the many colors created during this time, as well as red, yellow, black, and white.

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

Colours & emotion

Not only are colors stunning to look at, but certain shades evoke different emotions.

  • Red: excitement, passion, and awe are all present in this red: excitement, passion, and awe
  • Orange: courage, bravery, and triumph: orange brings hope, courage, and triumph
  • Yellow: creativity, joy, and warmth. Yellow is a color that represents hope, love, and warmth
  • Green: healing, vitality, and peace; healing, greens, and tranquility
  • Trust, peace, and loyalty are all important to Blue: trust, confidence, and fidelity
  • Pink: compassion, sincerity, and sweetness
  • Purple: king, innovative, and luxurious
  • Brown, reliable, reliable, and simple: trustworthy, reliable, and straightforward
  • Black: formal, dramatic, and sophisticated. formal, dramatic, and sophisticated
  • White: white, innocent, and truthful

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

How to celebrate #internationalcolourday

A variety of activities are held around the world on this day. Art exhibits, design competitions, and lectures on the use of colour and light are among the events that have been held.

To participate:

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

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

History of the international colour day has influenced international colour day events

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