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No. 1 Car Color in the U.S.A.
The most popular car color for the 2005 model year was silver, accounting for 26 percent of all vehicles sold in the United States. This is the fifth year that silver is No. 1. Globally, silver is also No. 1 at 37 percent of all 2005 vehicles.
Why is silver so popular? Car designers love it because it really shows off the form and shape of a vehicle, according to Lorene C. Boettcher of PPG Industries, which conducts an annual automotive color survey. The next hottest trend for this hue? Bringing it closer to a liquid-metal appearance.
Top 8 car colors:
1. Silver: 26 percent
2. White: 14 percent
3. Natural gold/copper: 14 percent
4. Red: 13 percent
5. Blue: 12 percent
6. Black: 11 percent
7. Green: 5 percent
8. Niche and specialty colors: 3 percent
While bright silver will remain a favorite for several years to come, PPG Industries' color experts predict four major trends in colors for 2008-2009:
*Blue
The popularity of blue will increase as bolder and more dramatic shades are developed. Liquid-metal and smoky lilac shades will help increase the popularity of this color in the luxury vehicle segment.
*Green
Teal will be replaced by youthful blue-green shades. A glass-sparkle effect will create richer shades of green for luxury car buyers who want distinction. Green infused with gold effects will add new dimensions to sportier shades.
*Naturals
Yellows and yellow-oranges will become richer and warmer and will continue to gain momentum. A dark brown with glistening textural effects will be introduced, and light-to-medium soft beige browns will be infused with shimmer effects.
*Red
Inspired by wood, this color family returns to warm, dark and glowing shades. Classic and stable hues resemble deep cranberry and wine. Purple with a heavy-blue influence will capture the sports car segment. Bright impact reds will sustain their popularity.
*Neutrals
Bright silver will remain a favorite. A new set of neutrals will emerge in silvery beige, blue-greens and deeper greenish charcoal shades. White-yellow pearls with more special effects will continue in popularity.
The most popular car color for the 2005 model year was silver, accounting for 26 percent of all vehicles sold in the United States. This is the fifth year that silver is No. 1. Globally, silver is also No. 1 at 37 percent of all 2005 vehicles.Why is silver so popular? Car designers love it because it really shows off the form and shape of a vehicle, according to Lorene C. Boettcher of PPG Industries, which conducts an annual automotive color survey. The next hottest trend for this hue? Bringing it closer to a liquid-metal appearance.
Top 8 car colors:
1. Silver: 26 percent
2. White: 14 percent
3. Natural gold/copper: 14 percent
4. Red: 13 percent
5. Blue: 12 percent
6. Black: 11 percent
7. Green: 5 percent
8. Niche and specialty colors: 3 percent
While bright silver will remain a favorite for several years to come, PPG Industries' color experts predict four major trends in colors for 2008-2009:
*Blue
The popularity of blue will increase as bolder and more dramatic shades are developed. Liquid-metal and smoky lilac shades will help increase the popularity of this color in the luxury vehicle segment.
*Green
Teal will be replaced by youthful blue-green shades. A glass-sparkle effect will create richer shades of green for luxury car buyers who want distinction. Green infused with gold effects will add new dimensions to sportier shades.
*Naturals
Yellows and yellow-oranges will become richer and warmer and will continue to gain momentum. A dark brown with glistening textural effects will be introduced, and light-to-medium soft beige browns will be infused with shimmer effects.
*Red
Inspired by wood, this color family returns to warm, dark and glowing shades. Classic and stable hues resemble deep cranberry and wine. Purple with a heavy-blue influence will capture the sports car segment. Bright impact reds will sustain their popularity.
*Neutrals
Bright silver will remain a favorite. A new set of neutrals will emerge in silvery beige, blue-greens and deeper greenish charcoal shades. White-yellow pearls with more special effects will continue in popularity.
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