Thursday, June 10, 2010

How Crayon Colors Get Their Names


If you ever got to the 64-pack of Crayola crayons, you know what I'm talking about. Where does Crayola come up with "Purple Mountain's Majesty" or "Tickle Me Pink"? Cute, but not very descriptive. Or maybe too descriptive to be helpful, I'm not sure which. In any case, did you know that there are other, more ridiculous color names? Here are a few of my favorites:

Antique Brass - you know, for old people that still like to color.

Banana Mania - this is the color of the inside of a banana, not the outside. Confusing, I know.

Beaver - wait, what?

Bittersweet - a pinkish color. This name isn't helpful at all, and frankly, it's a little depressing.

Inchworm - a greenish color. Gross.

Outer Space - color reminiscent of a black hole. Oh wait, then that'd be the color BLACK.

Ok ok I think you get my point. These color names may be confusing, but they're still fun. I'd like to be the person that comes up with these. I know I could think of something more descriptive than "Neon Carrot".