Colors can be subjective and everyone has color preferences. In previous issues of the Color Extra, we’ve highlighted the science of how color trends are planned and created.
In their well-meaning quest for the next “in” palette, color experts occasionally take a wrong path.
Like the blue/brown mix. It started in fashion as a retro color combo and quickly spread into accessories, packaging, signage and more.
Tie-dye turquoise and brown handbags (right)—how do you spell "hideous."
We have to draw the line somewhere. Now the blue/brown combo has found its way into Sunday newspaper supplements and direct mail.
Ask yourself: what does the blue/brown trend have to do with home appliances?
Note to Comcast: reddish brown and turquoise—ugly.
Let's add pink for good measure. Et tu Bruté.
You'd think graphic artists would know better....
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