Why Are Some Car Colors More Popular Than Others? Our Body Shop Explains

When it comes to design for cars, homes, and other products, color trends change over time. The same is true of car colors, both for the interior and exterior of the car. What’s popular now may not be in five years, but some colors will always be popular despite the trends that come and go.

If you’re shopping for a new or used car, chances are you already have an idea of what color car you’d like to buy. However, did you know such a simple decision could potentially affect your bottom line? 

Much like the other design aspects of a car, its color is an important factor to consider before buying. Here’s some helpful information about color trends from the experts at the Thompson Sales body shop.

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What are the most popular car colors for 2021?

According to Kelley Blue Book, the most popular car colors for 2021 are:

• Dark seltzer (dark gray)
• Redolent red (muted reddish-brown)
• Abstraction blue (dark blue)

However, white, black, gray, and silver remain the most popular car colors for all types of vehicles, including SUVs, minivans, trucks, and more. But why do these colors remain popular?

Gray and silver are, by far, the easiest to maintain because they hide dirt very well. On the contrary, white and black cars show more dirt but they look great when they’re fresh and clean. Although white tends to hide swirl marks left behind from the car wash, it only stays clean for so long. And it’s nearly impossible to hide dirt and dust on a white car.

Regardless, white and black paint looks good on any type of car. And if it’s well-kept and maintained by body shop pros, cars with these paint colors tend to look newer for longer.

Does the color of my car really matter? 

Most automobile experts and body shop technicians will argue that car color does indeed matter. If you’re shopping for a new or used car, you may want to consider how easy a certain car color will be to maintain before you buy. Additionally, the color you pick will affect the car’s resale value.

For example, choosing a car color that’s more popular today will likely make your car more desirable to car buyers five years down the road. By choosing a relatively “safe” car color, you’re essentially making it easier on yourself to sell the car later when you decide to get a new one.

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Where can I get more information about car colors?

Have more questions about car colors, why they matter, and which color you should choose? Talk to the pros at the Thompson Sales body shop today by calling 417-763-6811 or by contacting us online. We can provide expert insight on the latest trends and help you make a decision that could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars down the line when you’re ready to sell your car.