The best and worst color of a car...

car'zy · 22nd December 2008, 20:54

Likes : Black and Grey on most cars! ( Love the Grey shade in Accent)
Red only On Cedia Sports.

Dislikes: Yellow, Pink and the likes of these colors on any car!

theragingbull · 22nd December 2008, 20:54

Best- White
Worst- Yellow(except on a lambo!)

gaddiwale · 23rd December 2008, 01:23

Some colour looks good in any car like white, black, but these are common colours on the road. I like jazzy colours in small cars like Yellow in Zen/Palio, Purple in Palio, Cherry Red in Matiz.....but hates purple in Zen Estilo.
In sedans I prefers metalic finish like silver, golden shades, but hates maroon, red etc. I want to paint my Zen in Black with touches of orange in alloy wheels and a checker flag graphics on both side. Any suggestions??

ritz830 · 23rd December 2008, 09:08

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Originally Posted by gaddiwale

Some colour looks good in any car like white, black, but these are common colours on the road. I like jazzy colours in small cars like Yellow in Zen/Palio, Purple in Palio, Cherry Red in Matiz.....but hates purple in Zen Estilo.
In sedans I prefers metalic finish like silver, golden shades, but hates maroon, red etc. I want to paint my Zen in Black with touches of orange in alloy wheels and a checker flag graphics on both side. Any suggestions??

Dont forget to put the Chrome kit. More jazz....

raj_5004 · 23rd December 2008, 09:19

i feel chrome looks good only on SUVs!

RajaTaurus · 7th September 2009, 10:34

Well, Call it collective psychology, media influence, female dominance in decision making or whatever.
We have some orientation towards particular colors of cars compared to other countries.
Here is my observation:
THe most popular color for any model car: Silver.
Followed by any shades of silver.
Then comes Gold... shades of gold - call it beige or with whatever the car manufacturer's peculiar color-name.
Followed by Gray and all shades of gray, from light to darkest..

The comes Red. If someone really wants to go for sporty color.
And next seems to be Black. For those who want Royal Look.

(I am not talking about White as a color, as it is default for govt cars and cabbies).

I am still wondering why the shades of blues and green shades, Yellows and Maroons, are not popular in India..

Invariably every other car I see is either Silver or Gold or Gray.. these 3 colors make up for about 80% of the population of cars on the road or on any parking lot.

My Observation folks. - Your views and Comments..?

(To dear Mods, I searched all threads, could not find myself any similar thread dicussing this topic. If there exists one, please merge this with that topic please.. Sorry for the invonvenience).

Tushargohil · 7th September 2009, 11:38

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Originally Posted by RajaTaurus

Well, Call it collective psychology, media influence, female dominance in decision making or whatever.
We have some orientation towards particular colors of cars compared to other countries.
Here is my observation:
THe most popular color for any model car: Silver.

What the hack...

we dont have white in this list ?

RajaTaurus · 7th September 2009, 11:45

Dear Tushar, see within bracket there.. I mentioned about White... As such, people say WHITE is not a color. hahaha... (and is debatable as another topic.. may be...)....

prince_pervez · 7th September 2009, 11:50

Uptill sometime 'gold' color was used by industrialists and people who were associated with the manufacturing business. White with fluttering flags by politicos and chamchaas and general public choose whatever they want or whichever is available then. However I loved the Red Palio and the Chevy SRV.
Also the Lancer SFXi in red looks good.

Prada · 7th September 2009, 11:55

IMHO, white and silver are the most popular colors!

7th September 2009, 12:33

I think White is the most popular colour in all the cities of India.

Tushargohil · 7th September 2009, 12:47

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Originally Posted by nissan

I think White is the most popular colour in all the cities of India.

In my opinion White is often related to purity and cleanness... (disclosure:I am having White Shift).

beejay · 7th September 2009, 13:31

Red is my shade. However the most popular colour would have to definitely be white.

Also, the maroon shades are a common sight.

DieselFan · 7th September 2009, 14:33

Red and sea blue/green are my shades. Easy to maintain and looks great.

n.devdath · 7th September 2009, 14:40

I would say shades of white and silver, followed by shades of red and finally black is what I have seen on our roads.

22nd December 2008, 20:54	#136
car'zy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Likes : Black and Grey on most cars! ( Love the Grey shade in Accent) Red only On Cedia Sports. Dislikes: Yellow, Pink and the likes of these colors on any car!
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22nd December 2008, 20:54	#137
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Best- White Worst- Yellow(except on a lambo!)
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23rd December 2008, 01:23	#138
gaddiwale BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 399 Thanked: 77 Times	Some colour looks good in any car like white, black, but these are common colours on the road. I like jazzy colours in small cars like Yellow in Zen/Palio, Purple in Palio, Cherry Red in Matiz.....but hates purple in Zen Estilo. In sedans I prefers metalic finish like silver, golden shades, but hates maroon, red etc. I want to paint my Zen in Black with touches of orange in alloy wheels and a checker flag graphics on both side. Any suggestions??
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23rd December 2008, 09:19	#140
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	i feel chrome looks good only on SUVs!
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7th September 2009, 10:34	#141
RajaTaurus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tenkasi, TN Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 473 Times View My Garage	Colors of Cars in India Well, Call it collective psychology, media influence, female dominance in decision making or whatever. We have some orientation towards particular colors of cars compared to other countries. Here is my observation: THe most popular color for any model car: Silver. Followed by any shades of silver. Then comes Gold... shades of gold - call it beige or with whatever the car manufacturer's peculiar color-name. Followed by Gray and all shades of gray, from light to darkest.. The comes Red. If someone really wants to go for sporty color. And next seems to be Black. For those who want Royal Look. (I am not talking about White as a color, as it is default for govt cars and cabbies). I am still wondering why the shades of blues and green shades, Yellows and Maroons, are not popular in India.. Invariably every other car I see is either Silver or Gold or Gray.. these 3 colors make up for about 80% of the population of cars on the road or on any parking lot. My Observation folks. - Your views and Comments..? (To dear Mods, I searched all threads, could not find myself any similar thread dicussing this topic. If there exists one, please merge this with that topic please.. Sorry for the invonvenience). Last edited by Jaggu : 7th September 2009 at 12:37. Reason: Please use search before opening a new thread, similar thread.Thanks
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7th September 2009, 11:45	#143
RajaTaurus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tenkasi, TN Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 473 Times View My Garage	Dear Tushar, see within bracket there.. I mentioned about White... As such, people say WHITE is not a color. hahaha... (and is debatable as another topic.. may be...)....
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7th September 2009, 11:50	#144
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Uptill sometime 'gold' color was used by industrialists and people who were associated with the manufacturing business. White with fluttering flags by politicos and chamchaas and general public choose whatever they want or whichever is available then. However I loved the Red Palio and the Chevy SRV. Also the Lancer SFXi in red looks good. Last edited by prince_pervez : 7th September 2009 at 11:59.
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7th September 2009, 11:55	#145
Prada Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	IMHO, white and silver are the most popular colors!
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7th September 2009, 12:33	#146
nissan Posts: n/a	I think White is the most popular colour in all the cities of India.
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7th September 2009, 13:31	#148
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Red is my shade. However the most popular colour would have to definitely be white. Also, the maroon shades are a common sight.
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7th September 2009, 14:33	#149
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,584 Thanked: 259 Times	Red and sea blue/green are my shades. Easy to maintain and looks great.
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7th September 2009, 14:40	#150
n.devdath BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,287 Thanked: 2,811 Times	I would say shades of white and silver, followed by shades of red and finally black is what I have seen on our roads.
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