{"id":14039,"date":"2022-06-28T10:22:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T00:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/?p=14039"},"modified":"2022-06-28T10:22:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T00:22:40","slug":"buying-a-new-car-with-a-colour-in-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/buy-new-car\/buying-a-new-car-with-a-colour-in-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a New Car with a Colour In Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re all different in many ways, and each of us has a list of favourite colours we draw upon in preference to others.\u00a0 That\u2019s why when we redecorate our house, we\u2019ll often choose the colours that suit our own tastes, or we\u2019ll opt for a set of colours we like to dress ourselves in when it comes to buying and wearing clothes.\u00a0 While a car\u2019s colour doesn\u2019t actually affect its performance (\u201cred cars go faster!\u201d) or its handling, colour can certainly have a psychological effect on the car-buyer and the beholder.<\/p>\n

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A car\u2019s colour can also affect safety out on the road, and it might even affect the price of the car \u2013 in the case of second-hand vehicles, especially.\u00a0 And if you\u2019re buying a new car, you often get a choice of colour, so it pays to be informed on car colour and why some colours are more popular than others!<\/p>\n

Ready to buy a car?\u00a0 Research has shown that opting for a neutral colour like white, black, grey, and silver are your safest bets if you intend to sell the car to someone else later. \u00a0In addition to the rising popularity of grey and silvery tones, other colours from greens to blues, reds and even violet colours currently seem to hit a chord with new car buyers.<\/p>\n

However, if you want to expand your car colour palette, you may also appreciate learning that egg-yolk yellows, bright yellows, brown, bright orange, or even a vibrant purple colour for your new car could put you at a disadvantage when it comes time to selling or trading in for another vehicle.\u00a0 Naturally, these colours will appeal to a small niche of car buyers buying second-hand.\u00a0 Strike one of these limited buyers and I guess you could say it could also work in your favour.\u00a0 That said, younger drivers are making a move toward bright neon colours and bolder primary colours.<\/p>\n

Some cars do look amazing, even quite spectacular in certain colours. \u00a0Nevertheless, here is the list of car colours you should get the lowdown on, which will offer a heads-up before handing any money over and some handy hints and advice.<\/p>\n

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White: Here is the most popular car colour on the road.\u00a0 White is in the easy-to-care-for group and tends to look newer for longer, but white also tends to show mud and splashes easier than grey or silver. \u00a0White is the safest colour for driving, thus making it one of the most common car colours we see out on the road.\u00a0 As our roads tend to be black or dark-grey, a white car stands out more readily and can be seen more easily by other road users.\u00a0 White cars are better noticed even during poor light conditions (e.g., during dusk or dawn).\u00a0 Still, because white is such a common car colour, white cars can be seen as a little bit bland and boring.<\/p>\n

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Black: A sleek black is always popular and looks amazing on almost any car. \u00a0It is a prestige colour, being the colour of business suits and briefcases. \u00a0Black is also a dark, sleek, and mysterious colour \u2013 think sunglasses, a black leather jacket, and boots.\u00a0 From an image perspective, black is sexy and savvy, and it is seen as being suave, a colour appealing to both the masculine and feminine.\u00a0 Black also makes a great canvas for a company logo.<\/p>\n

From a safety perspective, black isn\u2019t a terrific colour to be driving in because black cars are harder to see in conditions of poor light.\u00a0 Black also looks best when it\u2019s fresh out of the car wash. Just give it a few minutes on a windy day and it will likely be covered with pollen, dirt, and dust all over again.<\/p>\n

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Silver and Grey: According to various studies, grey and silvery coloured cars are the easiest to clean, and they remain looking cleaner for longer. \u00a0Dirt and dust can hide a little easier on grey surfaces, so your grey\/silver car can look cleaner for longer.\u00a0 Silver looks a little brighter and shinier than your standard grey tones, adding a bit more class and elegance to the look in much the same way black can do.\u00a0 Silver, like black, might be worth considering then if you happen to regularly attend executive boardroom meets in the business world.<\/p>\n

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Red: Red is quite a popular car colour once you steer clear of the top three.\u00a0 Psychologists tell us that red is stimulating and alerting.\u00a0 Red cars are also cheerful and friendly, attracting the kids.\u00a0 Red is a flashy car colour and tends to hide mud easier than some of the other more vibrant colours.\u00a0 Nonetheless, red does become dull when dirty. \u00a0Red colours are also more vulnerable to sunlight fade, requiring the need to head to the paint shop for a spruce up much sooner than many other colour types.<\/p>\n

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Blue: \u00a0Blue is a colour on the rise and with the latest paint technology you can get all sport sorts of different shades from ocean blue to summer blue skies.\u00a0 Blue car colours are often associated with the environment and sustainability.\u00a0 There are many bright and bold blues that are quite eye-catching and attractive.\u00a0 This colour isn\u2019t an easy colour to keep clean. \u00a0Blues tend to show water spots easily. Scratches and swirl marks, and body bumps and bruises are more readily noticed on blue cars.<\/p>\n

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Brown:\u00a0 This colour is quite rarely seen on cars, as are golds and bronzes, however it is making a comeback in some of the more luxurious brands of car.\u00a0 Brown is a warm, eco-friendly colour that doesn\u2019t show the dirt too badly.\u00a0 Browns are harder to see out on the road and are frowned upon from a safety perspective, but that\u2019s where your DRLs come in handy!<\/p>\n

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Green: Green is also associated with the environment, so you would think that it would be the top choice for hybrids and bio-fuel vehicles.\u00a0 Oddly enough it isn\u2019t particularly, unless of course you want to make more of a point about being a really green and sustainable person.\u00a0 Green colours come in two types: a) bright apple and lime tones, which tend to be associated with small, fun hatchbacks like a Toyota Yaris or b) dark greens, which are more sophisticated and often found on Jaguars, BMWs, and Audis.\u00a0 Green makes a reasonable canvas for a company logo and is often the choice for gardening contractors or conservationists.<\/p>\n

From a safety perspective, the brighter shades of green tend to be quite eye-catching in daylight, mostly because it\u2019s not a common colour out on the road.\u00a0 A darker green colour combines quite honourably with the dirt of an off-road 4×4.\u00a0 Generally, green coloured cars are easier to keep cleaner for longer than many other colours you can choose from. But green also shows paint and surface imperfections easier than grey, silver, and white cars do.<\/p>\n

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Orange: This lovely bright colour not only commands the beholder\u2019s attention but it\u2019s easy to clean.\u00a0 Orange isn\u2019t always everybody’s cup of tea, so selling on might be harder than you might think.\u00a0 It tends to be good for road safety because there are only a few orange cars on the road, so they stand out.<\/p>\n

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Yellow: Yellow definitely stands out on highways.\u00a0 Yellows also easily hide dust and pollen. Nevertheless, yellows do emphasize mud splashes when you find yourself driving in wet and muddy conditions.\u00a0 Not everyone is a fan of yellow cars.<\/p>\n

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Purple:\u00a0 purple is another rarely seen colour.\u00a0 Violet and lavender purples tend to be associated with creativity and quirkiness, and the dark eggplant tones associated more with royalty.\u00a0 Purple cars are very noticeable and can look very striking, but this is also because they are rarer.<\/p>\n

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Pink:\u00a0 Traditionally, pink has been a colour that is considered to be sweet, soft, and feminine.\u00a0 Bright pinks tend to be rather visible \u2013 probably on a level with yellow from a safety perspective \u2013 but is also a rather fun colour for a car.<\/p>\n

People who like to drive sports cars or who want to simply stand out from the crowd will be the car buyers who opt for a brighter, bolder colour \u2013 and why not!?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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