Automotive world seized by "delirium tremens" - from year to year the white color increasingly crowds other shades. If five years ago it accounted for 22%, then in 2016 its share is already 37%. At this rate, in the near future, the palette of car enamel manufacturers will become much poorer. As is already the case in China, where 57% of cars are painted white. But in Russia, as usual,. According to the Autostat agency and the Global Automotive 2016 Color Popularity Report, prepared by the global manufacturer of auto enamels Axalta Coating Systems, white is not the most popular color in our country.
10th place. Yellow
In Russia, yellow and golden colors account for 2% of cars, most of which operate in taxi fleets. In the wake of the popularity of services, VW even added last year to the palette polo sedans special yellow shade - Savanna. Besides checkered cars, this color is popular among owners of sports cars Audi TT (Vegas Yellow) and Porsche 911 (Racing Yellow).
In the world, yellow cars make up 3% of the total. The largest share of "canaries" in China - 5%.
9th place. Blue
Blue cars in Russia are bought a little more often than yellow ones. Their share is just over 2%. Among the cars painted in the color of the sky, the best selling crossovers (Island Blue) and Suzuki vitara (turquoise metallic) and nissan sedans Almera (RAQ).
In the world, blue is listed in the category of auto-exoticism. Only in Japan does its share reach 1%, in other countries it tends to zero.
8th place. Green color
Green cars make up 3.2% of our total sales. Electric cars are not included in their number, since their "greenness" is associated with environmental friendliness, not body color. The most popular green cars are (lime), Skoda Rapid (Rallye) and Renault Duster (khaki).
The popularity of green in the whole world is three times lower than in Russia. It accounts for 1% of cars. Except for South America, where greens account for 5% of the car market.
7th place. Brown color
By international classification For auto enamels, brown is combined with beige and is called Natural. Cars of natural colors in Russia account for 5.5%. The most popular models in chocolate and sand colors are Volvo XC60 (Luminous Sand), Skoda Octavia (Topaz) and (light brown metallic).
The world share of natural color cars is close to the Russian one - 6%. China is ahead of all, where brown and beige cars occupy 8% of the market and the 3rd most popular.
6th place. Red color
Red, including the shade "burgundy", occupies 6% of the country's car market. Russians buy in this color more often than others. Nissan Qashqai (Dark red), Kia rio (red pomegranate), Renault Sandero (red), Range Rover evoque (Firenze Red).
The global share of red is also 6%. Best selling red cars in North America, there they account for 10%.
5th place. Blue colour
The blue color opens the top five. Cars with bodies painted in the color of the sea occupy 8% of the market in Russia. The most popular blue shades are Hyundai creta and business-like dark Range rover (Loire Blue) and Audi A4 (Moonlight Blue).
In other countries, blue is less popular than ours. It accounts for about 6% of all cars. Best selling blue cars in Europe - where their share reaches 9%.
4th place. Grey colour
In the most, perhaps practical car13% of cars traveling on the roads of Russia are painted in red. Among the adherents of practicality and discreetness, such gray models as Hyundai solaris, Ford focus and Mercedes-Benz GLS (Gray Selenit).
Motorists from the rest of the world prefer gray a little less often - it accounts for 11%. The main fans of ash shades and "wet asphalt" live in India, where every third car is sold in gray.
3rd place. White color
In Russia, white is surely one of the three most popular colors - it accounts for 15% of the country's total vehicle fleet. But we are still a long way from world madness, where from year to year by a few percent. It is noteworthy that crossovers and SUVs “try on” white "tuxedos" most willingly - BMW X6 (White Mineral), Mitsubishi outlander and Toyota Land Cruiser 200 (white mother-of-pearl).
The current share of white cars in the world is 37%. For comparison, five years ago it was 22%. In all corners of the planet, except India, it is the most popular color.
2nd place. Silver color
The color of silver and polished steel is literally half a step ahead of white - its share is 16% of the Russian vehicle fleet. Most often, our compatriots buy in silver Volkswagen Touareg, Toyota RAV4 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (Silver Brilliant). For Mercedes, this color has become a part of the genetic code and a tribute to the memory of the legendary Mercedes "silver arrows".
In the world, silver is less thanis more popular than in Russia - its share is 11%. They like this body color more than ours only in Europe (17%) and South Korea (19%).
1st place. Black color
The most popular car color in Russia is black. It consistently occupies the first line from year to year. Now it accounts for 27% of all cars sold in the country. In this we go against the whole world: nowhere else is the black so popular, he has long lost the primacy to the white. One of the main Russian all blacks models - Toyota Camry, Mercedes-Benz S-class (Black Obsidian) and Lexus LX.
The global share of black is 18%. Many black cars are sold in Japan, North America and Europe, where about one in five cars is painted this color.
It is impossible to determine the correspondence of colors on the monitor screen, since tinting color and digital are two huge differences, but if you have the necessary enamel code, you can purchase paint of the desired shade without the assistance of a colorist. Many large companiesthat sell their goods in Russia have catalogs of car enamels available that correspond to the domestic numbering and, possibly, will help to understand the analogy of your car enamel palette with the factory numbering. AvtoVAZ does not have an original collection of shades, since painting at the plant is carried out using a different technology, but it is successfully replaced by ordinary brochures, as well as the manufacturer's official website (in the Configurator section).
Metallic enamel table
There are catalogs for multicomponent car paints... The composition of such car enamels includes a pigment that creates an extravagant shimmer and overflow effect. For example, in the RAL range there is a section "RAL Effect", which contains enamels such as "metallic", "chameleons", glossy shine, etc. You can order a RAL fan on the official website. It is difficult to find differences in a fake from the original, and the price of such an error is repainting the car. It is recommended to use only a proven color scheme. 
Has its own fan of automotive metallic enamels and Pantone system. Color numbers in this scheme are 4-digit. The price of such a tool is high. For example, a Mobihell fan (standard) will cost the buyer from 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles. Better to go to the manufacturer with the code than to deal with self-selection colors of car enamels.
Original and standard colors
As mentioned earlier, the colors shown on the monitor rarely match the actual color of the vehicle. But there are cases when only the general conformity is satisfied: local painting from spray cans, repairing a scratch, etc. Aerosols have a narrowed range of colors, but they are better suited for local repair, because of the possibility of painting without purchasing additional tools, while retaining the ability to apply layers transition.
Color correction for most car paints can be done by tone, simply by mixing materials of different colors, but identical in composition. For example, pink can be obtained by mixing red and white, and from pink, by adding black to it, it is possible to get the original copper-gray color of the car. It will be more difficult with paint in spray cans, you can edit the tone of the applied coating by changing the nature of the spraying.
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According to statistics, for more than 50% of car buyers, color matters no less than its specifications... The market is currently represented by a wide range of shades. It is generally accepted that men more often choose classic ones - black, blue, gray, white, and women - shades of red, yellow, green or blue. But gender is not a verdict for choosing the color of the "swallow". We will discuss other criteria that can help you answer the question of which car color to choose.
Car color and driver psychotype
Psychologists have found that the choice of car color is directly related to the psychological characteristics of the owner and his driving style and gave several recommendations.
- White symbolizes a bright dream. It is believed that whites are chosen by fair but emotional drivers. Their driving style is calm and balanced.
- Black is chosen by people eager for attention to their person. The owner of such a car can be said to be confident and purposeful. Their driving style is harsh.
- Shades of red express passion as well as love for power. The owners of red cars are impulsive and quick-tempered, they can neglect the rules on the road.
- Blue is preferred by people who choose a friendly environment around. They are humble and thoughtful. It is the color of restraint, attention to detail and calmness. Among car owners of blue color it is rare to find aggressive people. But they are always ready to provide assistance on the road.
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- The yellow car and its owner definitely stand out from the stream, which is what they strive for. Such people, as a rule, are sociable and calm, both in life and on the road.
- Green is the color of independent people. It is believed that the owners of green cars apply for the title of "troublemaker", because their actions on the road are difficult to predict. At the same time, these people are constantly striving for something new and are distinguished by their loyalty and even a share of shyness. Owners of cars of light green shades, like owners of red, are distinguished by aggressiveness on the road.
- The shade of pink gives off dreaminess, but only when in moderation. An excess of pink signals a person's frivolity. However, the owners of cars of "marshmallow" color keep on the road respectfully towards other participants road traffic.
- Silver is more often chosen by rational people who think over every step and do not want to attract much attention to themselves. Gray or silver is not suitable for people with an active lifestyle who want to stand out.
From this it follows that hot-tempered people are better off choosing a car, the color of which has a "cooling" effect - dark or silver. But anyway, color scheme should be based on your feelings of comfort and safety.
The practicality of the car
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When purchasing a car, pay little attention to its shade from an aesthetic point of view. The color of a car has a different effect on the situation on the road, on the accident rate, and also has to do with its practicality.
- White. In a thin traffic, such a car stands out among others, but if the density of white cars in a small area is high, the color can merge together. In the snowy season, the accident rate of such a car increases significantly. White does not require special care, because dust and scratches on the canvas are insignificant.
- The black.Such a car often merges with the color of the asphalt, and at night it becomes completely invisible. The owners of black cars become participants of road accidents more often than others. As for practicality, pollution on such a car is immediately visible, and in summer the temperature in the cabin rises by the minute.
- Red. The car undoubtedly attracts attention, and they try to bypass it - the owners are not distinguished by a calm driving style. Red shades tend to fade quickly in the sun.
- Blue. With the owner of a blue car on the road, it is safe to be on the road due to his psychology described above. Dark shades of blue require slightly less maintenance than black cars. Light shades (blue) are "feminine", dust is less visible than on a dark car. However, the blue color of the vehicle reduces concentration on the road if you follow it for a long time.
- Yellow. By itself, it activates the activity of the brain. Contamination on such a car is noticeable, but if you approach it from the point of view of humor, it even looks interesting - there is only a far cry from imagination. Due to its prominent shade, the owners of yellow cars rarely become involved in road accidents. However, the risk of misjudgment of the distance between road users increases.
- Green. Along with blue, dust is clearly visible on dark shades. In addition, in the flowering season, the green car is less visible against the background of shrubs and trees. The salad shade is a stimulant of the immune system, and the dust on such a car is only slightly visible.
- Pink. Definitely a feminine color. It is rare to find a car dirty. On the road, road users on pink iron horses are treated with caution - there is an opinion that instead of a serious attitude to the road situation, car owners "fly in the clouds." But, probably, such an attitude develops only because the associative connection is triggered.
- Silver. Practical color from the point of view of care - dirt and scratches will not be conspicuous. In summer, by reflecting the sun's rays, the body does not allow the interior of the car to overheat. But in the dark, a gray car is hardly noticeable on the road, so it is recommended to take measures to avoid an accident.
When choosing a shade for your car, you should correctly prioritize - whether you need a bright car to attract attention, which plays on safety and beauty, or you are a supporter of practicality and do not have much desire to spend every evening with a rag.
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Stars can help in choosing the color of the car. Astrology has not been canceled! This, of course, does not mean that you need to blindly trust the advice of astrologers, but you can heed their recommendations.
- Aries. Active and stubborn personalities. The choice is given to high-spirited engines. On the road, they are often childish, which increases the risk of an emergency. The temperamental color is red, but taking into account the driving style, you can look at the yellow car. Blue shades are more suitable for women.
- Calf. Calm, balanced type. Reliability and comfort are preferred in cars. Taurus can safely choose any color from light to dark shades, excluding the annoying red, which is directly related to the zodiac sign.
- Twins. Great connoisseurs of "wind in your hair". They are fickle in their mood, their duality also manifests itself on the road. As representatives of the air element, they often buy cars of "heavenly" shades, but do not neglect bright colors - orange or yellow.
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- Crayfish. Drivers inclined to worry about their iron horses. Adherents of comfort, practicality and reliability. For the representatives of this sign, the car is a second home. Therefore, the color should be just as comfortable. Cancers often shy away from flashy colors, preferring calm shades of green, blue, yellow and gray.
- A lion. A representative of the fire element, an amateur to stand out from others. The car should match its owner, and its color should emphasize the personality traits. Lions often exclude black in their choice, but do not neglect dark blue or burgundy. It is better for the sign to buy a car in bright colors - red or yellow.
- Virgo. They are very responsible when choosing a car, which is kept clean in the future. The choice of color comes from practical considerations - white, gray, blue or burgundy.
- Libra. By their nature, balanced representatives of the zodiacal cycle. They appreciate the aesthetics of the car, therefore they spend a lot of time looking for the ideal. On the road, they try to evaluate everything carefully, but in critical situation do not always have time to make the right decision. Shades of green are often chosen.
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- Scorpio. Lean towards choosing a car that can develop high speed... However, they also know how to get out of an accident with minor scratches or even whole. This sign chooses colors to match the rider's temperament - all shades of red or yellow, but they can also look closely at black.
- Sagittarius. Lovers of travel and space. This zodiac sign is usually well versed in all the news on automotive market... Sagittarius buy cars that look formidable. The chosen colors make such a car stand out - yellow, purple or green.
- Capricorn. Chooses a practical, no-nonsense vehicle that can overcome difficult obstacles. They don't like to attract attention, and therefore the color of the car is chosen from a wide range of dark or gray.
- Aquarius. An adherent of comfort, loves a large number of buttons and displays. The color of the car must correspond to the inner content - bright colors will come in handy.
- Fish. Unpredictable zodiac sign. Speed \u200b\u200bhelps them to relax, but due to their high emotionality, they often become participants in road accidents. Pisces should take a closer look at the shades of their element - blue, or green.
Of course, each person is unique, the zodiac sign indicates only common features character. The recommendations given above give you a direction for thinking - choose the color of the car according to the sign of the zodiac or choose another criterion.
Feng Shui color selection
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Choosing the color of your "horse" by your zodiac sign is not the only way to turn to astrology. What color to buy a car will help the elements, which are allocated by experts. Each of the five elements has its own shades. It is easy to determine your element - by the last digit of your year of birth.
- Metal Release (0 or 1). Shades of gray, gold or white, similar to the color of the elements, are best suited.
- Water Release (2 or 3). It is better for representatives of the elements to buy a car in black and blue shades, which add restraint and prudence.
- For car owners of the element of wood (4 or 5), green cars are suitable, which will calm the driver and give the feeling of stamina inherent in the representatives of these signs.
- Fire Release (6 or 7). The choice is for red shades that give confidence to car owners.
- Earth Release (8 or 9). Take a closer look at a beige car, brown or yellow.
These colors work well for the bodywork. The interior of the car must be chosen so that the colors are harmoniously combined with each other.
Signs and superstitions
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Car owners do not bypass signs and superstitions, because some of them really come true. This also applies to the color of the car. Americans consider green to be the color of disaster on the road. According to statistics, it is green cars that are more likely to get into accidents.
Australians, like many others, consider black cars to be the most dangerous, and white as the safest. They say about red - they often stop at traffic police posts for checking. And the car brown color in itself is a talisman and warns itself against theft.
General signs when buying a car remain unchanged for a long time. Many people know that it is necessary to "mark" the purchased car. It is also believed that a car has its own mechanical soul, which means that it is worth treating it with respect, you can even choose a name.
It is believed that over time, when the car and its owner become one, " iron Horse»Can signal the driver's condition. So, for no reason, an overheating engine can mean anger accumulated inside the owner, and fogging windows signal possible problems with sight and hearing, or that there is something in the driver's life that he does not want to pay attention to.
“They are met by their clothes - they are seen off by their minds” - the proverb also applies to the car. Meet the car really by her appearance - body shape, color or degree of pollution, and its technical characteristics are taken for the mind. How to choose the color of the car - according to the zodiac sign, trusting the philosophy of feng shui, giving preference to practicality or aesthetics is everyone's business. But it is unreasonable to draw conclusions about a driver based solely on the shade of his car chosen by him, but, nevertheless, some conclusions can really be drawn.
Finally, we remind you that you should not blindly trust the seller of the car, even if you really liked the car. Check the history of the car in advance and protect yourself from a bad deal.
How to find out the correct body color of your car, everyone asks such a question before buying a tuning part painted in the body color?
There is a huge selection of external tuning on our website, and as a rule, these goods are ordered from us in the color of their car, but when ordering, a question arises. What is my exact body color? It is our direct responsibility to help you find the color of your car, and this article will help you, as well as a table and a table with codes and names of colors. Keep in mind that all information on colors is provided only for VAZ, Lada cars.
Finding out the color of your car is very simple:
1. The first and fastest way, look in those passports. On the front of those passports, all the basic data on the car are indicated, including the color.
2. If the car is new, and you have a warranty card for it, then you can see the color of the car and the paint code in it.
3. Look on the label with the body color number, usually the label is located on the trunk lid.
4. Vaz color chart, help you!
| Paint color name | Body paint color code | Colour | Car color name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph | 100 | cherry metallic. | |
| Cardinal | 101 | bright red | |
| Apricot | 102 | silvery light orange. | |
| Viburnum | 104 | bright red metallic. | |
| Eggplant | 107 | dark purple. | |
| Golden beige | 109 | (IZH) golden beige metallic. | |
| Ruby | 110 | red non-metallic. | |
| Coral | 116 | bright red-lilac metallic. | |
| Burgundy | 117 | red metallic. | |
| Carmen | 118 | depending on lighting, cherry red or crimson red non-metallic. | |
| Mayan | 120 | pink-lilac metallic. | |
| Marlboro | 121 | red metallic. | |
| Antares | 125 | dark cherry metallic. | |
| Cherry | 127 | dark red non-metallic. | |
| Spark | 128 | cherry red metallic. | |
| Victoria | 129 | bright red metallic. | |
| The Cherry Orchard | 132 | dark silver-red non-metallic. | |
| Magic | 133 | dark purple metallic. | |
| Amethyst | 145 | lilac metallic. | |
| Defile | 150 | silvery gray brown. | |
| Tornado | 170 | red non-metallic. | |
| Cup | 171 | red. | |
| Garnet | 180 | dark red non-metallic with a slight violet tint. | |
| Cal. poppy | 190 | golden red metallic. | |
| White | 201 | pure white non-metallic. He's bright white. | |
| Jasmine | 203 | white non-metallic with a slight yellow-green tint. | |
| Iceberg | 204 | white non-metallic. | |
| Alpine | 205 | white metallic. | |
| Melt water | 206 | white- green metallic. | |
| Ivory | 207 | beige-yellow non-metallic. | |
| Primrose | 210 | a faded yellow non-metallic. | |
| Cappuccino | 212 | light gray beige non-metallic. | |
| Safari | 215 | light beige non-metallic. | |
| Light gray | 215 | Light gray. | |
| Almond | 217 | beige and pink metallic. | |
| Aelita | 218 | beige metallic. | |
| Narcissus | 223 | bright, rich yellow non-metallic. | |
| Tea rose | 228 | light beige-pink non-metallic. | |
| Pearl | 230 | silvery-white-milky. | |
| White | 233 | gray-white non-metallic. | |
| Beige | 235 | it is a beige non-metallic. | |
| White cloud | 240 | white non-metallic. He's bright white. | |
| Acapulco | 243 | bright yellow. | |
| Golden cornfield | 245 | piercing golden lemon metallic. | |
| star dust | 257 | Beige and lilac metallic. | |
| Bronze Age | 262 | beige-brown metallic .. | |
| Viking | 262 | dark- gray metallic. | |
| Barkhan | 273 | beige non-metallic. | |
| Prize | 276 | metallic colors platinum. | |
| Antelope | 277 | golden beige metallic. | |
| Mirage | 280 | metallic silver with a slight pale yellow or blue tint depending on the lighting. | |
| Crystal | 281 | silver yellow metallic. | |
| Jam | 285 | orange-brown metallic. | |
| Opatija | 286 | metallic colors ocher. | |
| Creamy white | 295 | beige and white non-metallic. | |
| Silvery willow | 301 | light beige non-metallic. | |
| Bergamot | 302 | silver green metallic. | |
| Mozart | 302 | ||
| Asparagus | 305 | silver green metallic. | |
| Protective | 307 | Green. Non-metallic. | |
| Green Garden | 307 | dark green non-metallic, similar in color to spruce needles. | |
| Currency | 310 | light gray metallic with a faint green tint or "dollar" metallic | |
| Iguana | 311 | green metallic colors bottle glass. | |
| Duchess | 321 | yellow-green metallic | |
| Columbus. greens | 322 | golden olive metallic. | |
| Gold leaf | 331 | ||
| Olive | 340 | olive non-metallic. | |
| Olivine | 345 | olive metallic. | |
| Inca gold | 347 | golden dark green metallic. | |
| Cedar | 352 | gray-green non-metallic | |
| Balm | 353 | green. | |
| Amazon | 355 | bright green. | |
| Caiman | 358 | dark green metallic. | |
| Corsica | 370 | gray-green metallic. | |
| Amulet | 371 | dark green. | |
| Moray | 377 | dark blue-green non-metallic. | |
| Centaur | 381 | dark green metallic | |
| Emerald | 385 | dark green metallic. | |
| Papyrus | 387 | gray metallic with a slight yellow tint. | |
| Babylon | 388 | metallic gray beige. | |
| Tobacco | 399 | green-brown metallic. | |
| Monte Carlo | 403 | bright blue non-metallic. | |
| Iris | 406 | faded purple non-metallic. | |
| Charoite | 408 | dark gray-violet metallic. | |
| Electron | 415 | dark gray metallic. | |
| Fairy | 416 | blue metallic with a slight lilac tint. | |
| Pitsunda | 417 | green-blue non-metallic. | |
| Opal | 419 | metallic silver with a faint blue tint. | |
| Baltika | 420 | blue-green non-metallic with a characteristic deep shade. | |
| Bottlenose dolphin | 421 | light green metallic turquoise. | |
| Lilac | 422 | light purple non-metallic. | |
| Adriatic | 425 | blue non-metallic. | |
| Blue-gray | 427 | gray-blue. | |
| Medeo | 428 | blue non-metallic. | |
| Atlantic | 440 | light blue. | |
| Indigo | 441 | dark blue non-metallic. | |
| Lapis lazuli | 445 | blue-violet metallic. | |
| Sapphire | 446 | blue metallic. | |
| Blue midnight | 447 | blue-violet non-metallic. | |
| Rhapsody | 448 | blue-violet metallic. | |
| Ocean | 449 | blue-violet non-metallic. | |
| Borovnitsa | 451 | ||
| Capri | 453 | dark blue-green metallic. | |
| Navy blue | 456 | navy blue. | |
| Moulin rouge | 458 | bright purple non-metallic. | |
| Aquamarine | 460 | metallic colors aqua green-blue with a predominant blue tint. | |
| Valentine | 464 | gray-violet non-metallic. | |
| Breeze | 480 | light green non-metallic turquoise hue. | |
| Blue | 481 | in one word non-metallic | |
| Lagoon | 487 | blue-blue metallic. | |
| Azure | 489 | blue non-metallic. | |
| Asteroid | 490 | dark blue-green metallic. | |
| Azure blue | 498 | but in essence - blue-black metallic. | |
| Melon | 502 | silvery yellow. | |
| Chord | 503 | silver brown metallic. | |
| Dark beige | 509 | dark beige. | |
| Isabel | 515 | dark purple metallic. | |
| Kelp | 560 | green non-metallic. | |
| The black | 601, 603 | non-metallic black colors, hardly distinguishable in shades. | |
| Aventurine | 602 | black metallic. | |
| Wet asphalt | 626 | vaguely similar metallic gray colors. | |
| Honeysuckle | 627 | gray-blue metallic. | |
| Neptune | 628 | dark gray metallic blue tint. | |
| Quartz | 630 | dark gray metallic | |
| Borneo | 633 | silver dark gray metallic. | |
| Silver | 640 | silver. | |
| Basalt | 645 | gray-black metallic. | |
| Altair | 660 | silver light gray metallic. | |
| Space | 665 | black metallic. | |
| Sandalwood | 670 | pink metallic. | |
| Grant | 682 | gray-blue metallic. | |
| The Snow Queen | 690 | silver metallic without any shade. | |
| Coriander | 790 | golden brown metallic. | |
| Dark brown | 793 | dark brown. | |
| Pirano | 795 | red-brown metallic. | |
| Cinnamon | 798 | brown metallic. | |
| Green | 963 | just green. Non-metallic. | |
| Green avacado | 1012 | (IL) dark green. | |
| Red pepper | 1017 | (IZH) silver cherry metallic. | |
| Red port | 1017 | (IZH) cherry. | |
| Diamond. silver | 1018 | (IL) silver metallic. | |
| Auster | 1158 | (GM) light gray metallic. | |
| Golden Star | 1901 | (GM) beige gold metallic. |
You have long dreamed of her. Imagined how you sit in a salon adapted to your desires, turn the ignition key and go. Independence and comfort personal car... You know its make and model, have determined where to put a small talisman for good luck. The only unanswered question is - what color of the car is better to choose so that disappointment does not swallow you two days after purchase.
No unequivocal answer to this question will be given by experienced drivernor a salon consultant. Much depends on individual preference or practical considerations. For example, it is fairly obvious that dirt will be more visible on a black or dark gray background than on a white one. But is this a reason to abandon the stylish black classics? The laws of universality do not apply here. Everyone chooses what he likes and what is more convenient. But if you are at a loss from the spectral diversity of the palette of modern manufacturers and do not know green or red, white or blue will better convey your mood, let's try, if not to make a clear choice, then at least narrow its scope.
Let's formulate a few simple criteria. Try to imagine and analyze. Imagination will help you make the right decision.
How to choose a car color?
Practicality
An important criterion. You can buy a car of a beautiful and unusual color, but due to the peculiarities russian roads and its climate will be visible only in the first hour after leaving the car wash. If there is no time for frequent visits to the car wash or races with buckets and sponges around the yard, then it is better to think about a calm color. Gray or silver cars are classics. In any dust or rain, they do not stand out with special traces of dirt. In addition, if some joker wants to write an unfunny phrase on the wing against the background of dusty divorces, he clearly will not succeed.
The most demanding car in black. Any brand in this color loses its severity if the car is dirty. Keeping it clean is problematic - even a thin layer of dust immediately becomes noticeable.
But not only dirt can darken the life of the driver. There is a lot of transport on the roads. Often there are emergency situations, the participants of which are not only violators, but also citizens who observe the prescribed distance and traffic rules. By your will or by the will of fate, you can drive into another car or road fence by scratching the car. No matter how well the financial issue of reimbursing the cost of painting works is solved for you, it is quite possible that it will be difficult for you to find the desired shade. It's even worse if you have a complex color or metallic look. We'll have to try to find a very good master. And this is your time and money.
Associations
There is a popular game. Called - associations. They say a word to you, and you do not hesitate to answer what is associated with it. This game is based on complex associative experiments used in psycholinguistics. But we don't need Freud's clever tests and explanations. All that is needed is to understand what color of the car is better to choose, so we can do without theories about the unconscious content of consciousness.
When presenting each color option from the palette available for your model, think about what it is associated with. Abstraction from the size and design of the car, imagine only the color. For example, blue is most often associated with the sky, sea, frost. As a rule, these are calm, non-depressing concepts. If you draw a parallel with something positive, then blue can be seen as a car color that could be chosen. On the other hand, black. This is an ambiguous color. If we talk about black cars, then a lot of people would say that black is a sign of expensive style. All high-ranking persons ride on expensive models of this color. But it's better not to go down this path. You are not on a one-time voyage, but on daily routine, and if you choose black, guided only by the color of the president's motorcade, drive away thoughts of buying such a car.
Psychology of color
A whole section of science is devoted to this. As a rule, the arguments of scientists cannot be ignored, so we will pay attention to this topic as well. Although we will not advise trusting the value of the shades. After all, this is a car, and I would like the choice of painting it to be ideal precisely for your perception, and not because "British scientists" said so.
White
Neutrality and calmness. It is reported that it symbolizes purity, virtue, joy. This means that drivers who prefer cars of this color are calm, patient and polite.
Practice: many models white cheaper than similar cars of a different color. Therefore, you should not expect that an exceptionally nice person is driving the "six". The same is the same for the snow-white Lexus. On the other hand, if you buy a white car, perhaps it will pacify you somewhat during endless morning traffic jams.
The black
White's alter ego. For many, it evokes completely opposite feelings - unhappiness, grief, mourning.
Practice: Despite the psychology, black paint is one of the most preferred. In the world of motorists, it is considered the color of classics and consistency. Even low-cost vehicles look more stylish and elegant in black. If you want to look stylish and expensive on the road, this is your color. But back to the above - choose it only if you are not among the depressed from black.
Gray
The most neutral option. It is considered the favorite color of judicious and distrustful people. On the other hand, it is also a frequent choice for those who do not want to stand out.
Practice: the perfect classic. Standard gray or metallic - you won't stand out on the road, but you won't see disdainful smirks either. Businesslike, discreet. In the end, only you decide who to be "gray mouse" or "gray eminence".
Red
The color of various passions. He is chosen by powerful, quick-tempered, but sociable people. On such a car, you loudly declare yourself and your claims for the road.
Practice: most often, red is associated with women's cars... Over time, its brightness can get bored. After all, you have to travel every day.
Green
Spring and nature. But psychologists believe that fans of this color are focused on their positioning - they strive for self-affirmation and self-confidence.
Practice: Hue matters a lot. Light green will show emotions different from swamp. On the other hand, it is the rich, dark shades that are regularly used in the design of the external surfaces of cars, regardless of class.
Blue
The color of relaxation, calmness and light melancholy. People who prefer color are said to be pure and transparent in their thoughts.
Practice: the blue car won't annoy you or get bored with time. Especially if you choose deep blue. In many ways, bright blue or light blue can also be attributed to the colors of "female" cars.
And in addition
Another common option is to paint the car in metallic color. We decided to take it to a separate point. There is no psychology here - the usual considerations of beauty and style. Metallic can be of any shade, but with an inherent shine. You will not notice the difference in normal weather, but when the colors play in the sun, it will be difficult to take your eyes off such a car.
Machine size
This criterion may seem insignificant, but it is still worth paying attention to it. Many women prefer small cars. Depending on which color of the car they choose, the perception of them by other drivers on the road will differ. Let's say Ravon Matiz a bright shade - red or green - will speak of the lady's confidence. At the same time, black or dark gray hints at a business spirit and striving for classics. Bright yellow is a joy, it will look a little funny and evoke positive emotions in others.
If you have opted for more large car, for example, Ravon R2, it is better to do with a more calm, classic color. This design will emphasize the class of the car.
However, this characteristic is very subjective, and you can safely turn a blind eye to it.
Something unusual
Not sure which car color is better to choose? There are alternative ways to paint a car. You will not buy a vehicle of this color in the salon, but you can adapt it to your tastes from an airbrushing specialist later.
There are several ideas.
By interest
A small car with vampires or castle illustrations from the Van Helsing movie will impress passers-by. You can add meaning and portray a writer or scientist with a powerful quote. Do you support Lokomotiv? Draw an emblem. There are many ways to personalize your car - it all depends on your goals and creativity.
According to work
If you have your own business or on duty often go to meet with clients, you can arrange the car in the traditional colors of the company. Having a logo and a phone on the hood or fenders will clearly increase the frequency of your service. Thus, even in traffic jams, you will work to develop your company.
Finally
Nobody will give you the answer to the question of how to choose the color of the car. Preferences are highly subjective. Listen to advice, but when determining the final choice, be guided by yourself. Look at the models different colors, spend time in the salon. Imagine how every morning you will open the car door, get in and stand in annoying traffic jams for a long time. Is this the car in which you will be so comfortable that an hour or two of negative road traffic will remain outside the car?
Modern manufacturers offer a wide palette in which you can definitely highlight the color of the car that is pleasing to the eye. The exterior of Ravon cars has 12 shades. Even gray is varied. Therefore, the question of how to choose a car by color will definitely not arise in front of you. Determine the model, and what color will be yours is up to you.
