A plurality say authority is red. Click a color to add your vote.
Authority is red because…
“I feel like red is used a lot by what we consider to be more authoritarian bodies of government.”
“That’s the color teachers used to correct things.”
“Red is typically thought of as a strong, angry color, and authority is also perceived to be strong and angry to most people.”
“It looks menacing.”
“The letter A is red, plus red and the letter A are leaders in colors and letters.”
“Authority is red because it symbolizes fear and control of authority.”
Authority is black because…
“I think of suits, which are often black.”
“Suits are black. Black is a deep and strong color.”
“It feels intimidating.”
“Authority is often scary, and black is scary. Also, Darth Vader.”
“Authority is black because it is the most overpowering color. Even a little bit of black changes a color drastically, and so black is a color that has a lot of control.”
Authority is blue because…
“It’s like a police officer outfit, and officers have authority.”
“Police uniforms.”
“Police.”
Authority is purple because…
“Purple is royalty, and royalty is in control.”
“In ancient times, purple dye was very rare and only used for those with a lot of wealth, and those are the same people who have authority.
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Authority is grey because…
“Sad monotone; no joy.
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“It’s the cold gray of steel—something unyielding and unfriendly.”
Authority is green because…
“because authority is usually seen as being ‘right,’ and ‘credible,’ and for me, the color green means right.”
Authority is brown because…
“Authority is different than power; authority is mutually agreed responsibility, you have to make that from dirt.”