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04.29.10   |   By Stratton Cherouny   |   Leave a comment

Color & Culture @ Information is Beautiful

Color in Cultures

Ever wonder what a certain color means in another culture? Did you know that in many Western cultures, purity is commonly represented by the color white? Did you know that same color in Hindu cultures commonly represents death?

Check out this phenomenal infographic linking color and perceived meaning across many cultures. By the very talented David McCandless, a frequent contributor to GOOD Magazine.

Colours in Cultures

via @RBIRD

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