Why Is Every Car on the Road Black, White, Gray or Silver?

Color choices reveal more about you than you'd think

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Next time you're stuck in traffic, look around: Does it seem like nearly all the cars around you are white, black or some version of silver? If so, don't blame your tired commuter eyes: For the last five years or so, the neutral palette has literally ruled the road.

A recent survey by Axalta Coating Systems shows that white is the world's most popular automotive color, covering 29 percent of vehicles. In North America, white has a lock on 25 percent of cars.

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