It has been revealed that the favourite colour for Britain's drivers is grey - cementing its position at the top for the sixth year in a row, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Today, just 3.9% of new cars are red. Maroon, pink and cream remained the least popular colours, comprising just 604 registrations combined. Meanwhile, orange, bronze, turquoise and brown fell in popularity compared with 2023 volumes.
In fact, nearly half the number of cars sold in India are white. White is considered to be easy to maintain and has the highest resale value among all colours.
On the other, more interesting end of the scale, the least popular colours included maroon, pink and cream which – combined – made up less than one per cent of all new cars sold last year.
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White is the nation's most popular color, making up over a quarter of cars, followed by black, gray, and silver. Grayscale colored cars (white, black, gray, and silver) account for 78.5 percent of all vehicles on the road.
The color combination of black and gold on cars can create a sense of luxury and elegance, and there are a few psychological reasons why this might be the case. First, black is often associated with sophistication, power, and elegance, while gold is associated with wealth, luxury, and prestige.
Neutral colors like white, black, silver, and gray are consistently associated with luxury and elite social status. They are elegant and often considered “classy,” at least compared to “loud” car colors like yellow and red. When considering practicality, sliver and gray hues are much easier to keep clean.
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Red (20.6% value lost over three years) White (21.9% value lost over three years) Blue (22.0% value lost over three years) Gray (22.5% value lost over three years)
In the world of best car colors, you can count on the old standbys that never go out of style. White, Black, Gray, and Silver continue to top the list of best colors for cars.
Brighter and more unusual colours such as yellow, orange and green make up a much smaller portion of new car sales. Used car buyers are less likely to seek these out, so vivid colours are generally best avoided if you want the best resale value.
While a car's safety rating does not take color into consideration, the vehicle color that tests the lowest on the safety scale is black, which is harder to spot at night; followed by dark blue, also difficult to spot in the evening, along with gray, sliver, and sometimes, red.
Regardless of UV intensity, some color paints are more susceptible to fading, with red paint usually losing its color the fastest. To understand why, we first have to understand that light comes in a spectrum of wavelengths, and how a material absorbs and reflects these wavelengths determines what color we perceive.
Brown, a shade that is uncommon across most vehicle types, also happens to lose its value faster than any other color, depreciating at a rate 1.2 times faster than the industry average.
The Pantone Color Institute named Viva Magenta as its official color of the year for 2023 for its joyous yet powerful nature. A red with subtle notes of purple, magenta flawlessly complements many different color palettes from those on the richer, jewel-tone side of the spectrum to even a lighter, earthy palette.
We've referenced the safest color car on the road. That color is white. White cars are 12 percent less likely to be involved in an accident than black cars at any time of the day under any conditions. This is because there is often a lot of contrast between white cars and its surroundings.
Grey: Grey can be the best car colour for the long term if you are not interested in vibrant shades. While subtle, grey also offers a more sophisticated look to the car. And for those wanting a duo-chrome effect for their cars, grey blends in well with other colours, such as various hues of blues and reds.
Painting your car a basic color such as white or black will be cheaper than a less common color. Paint type: The price range for one coat of synthetic enamel paint is anywhere from $300 to $700 for an average-sized sedan, according to J.D. Power. High-quality paint, on the other hand, may cost several thousand dollars.
Conclusion. The bottom line is, white cars are by far the easiest to keep clean. Black cars are the hardest, as they show grime more easily and don't hide imperfections well at all. Red—or any other bright color that requires frequent cleaning—isn't ideal, but it can still work if you have some time and patience.
White. Due to the bright effect of white paint, it's one of the best colours you can pick to hide dents and scratches. While it won't make the damage disappear, a white auto body will make it less obvious. So much so that on a bright day, small scratches and dings could be practically invisible under the sun.
Despite all the myths and legends, it turns out that your car's paint will fade no matter what color it is. You might see fading more apparently on darker, or more vibrant colored cars, but a white or light-colored car will fade just as much.
