Color Universals

Color universals are patterns in how different cultures perceive and name colors around the world. They suggest that, despite linguistic differences, humans tend to categorize and understand colors in similar ways. For example, most languages have basic terms for the colors black, white, red, yellow, green, and blue. These universal patterns reflect common aspects of human vision and cognition. However, cultures may vary in how precisely they distinguish or name certain shades, influenced by environmental, social, and linguistic factors. Overall, color universals highlight the shared aspects of human perception amid cultural diversity.