Why Car Colors Are So Boring

A common complaint in today s automotive press, and often among buyers, is that all cars these days look the same. A few colors are trendy both in the United States and around the world, and they are, well, not colorful. Eyecatching car colors are still found on sports cars, halo vehicles, and limited editions. But they are vastly outnumbered by sober, conservative, achromatic colors. So how did these colors get popular It has to do with practicality, human psychology, and technology. Subscribe to CNBC: Subscribe to CNBC TV: Subscribe to CNBC Classic: About CNBC: From Wall Street to Main Street to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more.