> Why? According to the scientists, the color blue automatically triggers associations with openness and sky, while red makes us think of danger and stop signs. (Such associations are culturally mediated, of course; Chinese, for instance, tend to associate red with prosperity and good luck.)
Let's understand that, while the article discusses scientific studies, the above explanations are merely guesses. I would suggest something different: red stands out so much to the human visual system because it is the color of two very important things that did not originate as culturally mediated associations: (1) blood, and (2) many kinds of ripe fruit. I leave it to the reader to speculate how this might translate into accuracy and attention to detail.
Let's understand that, while the article discusses scientific studies, the above explanations are merely guesses. I would suggest something different: red stands out so much to the human visual system because it is the color of two very important things that did not originate as culturally mediated associations: (1) blood, and (2) many kinds of ripe fruit. I leave it to the reader to speculate how this might translate into accuracy and attention to detail.