Tool color

[mjoekingz28]

Why is black and red so prevalent?

Craftsman, Pittsburgh, Snap-On, Mac, Black Magic, Mother's products,.....probably plenty more.....


Just what is it about the red/black combo????

 

[splinter]

..manly mainly..

 

[Pop_Rivit]

The psychology of color in marketing. Red creates excitement and is bold-the black not only highlights the red but also creates a feeling of strength.

 

[Kuato]

High contrast, easier to see and identify.

 

[hansj3]

I have day glo orange and grey snap on. Easy to see

 

[WiskyBadger]

I have a neon green set of Mac Tools screwdrivers. I love them you can't miss em!

 

[NHGUY]

Milwaukee too....

 

[HerrStig]

In a test done some years ago it was found that black sockets disappeared from a factory floor at a lower rate than shiny ones.

 

[NYEngineer]

When I was a kid, my first mechanic's job was in an engine shop in a marina. There were 5 guys there. I started buying orange tools from Snap On so I was the only one with orange.
Now, 30 years later, even I am shocked by the amount of orange tools in my box.
I still have almost every tool I originally ever bought. The bright neon colors really stand out.

 

[punisher]

I was going through my big toolbox today and ran across my one remaining Snap-on black handled screwdriver from the set I bought back in 1985.

Lesson #1- Black handled anything disappear under the hood.

Bright lime green florescent handles- still have those.

 

[another Todd]

Originally Posted By: punisher
I was going through my big toolbox today and ran across my one remaining Snap-on black handled screwdriver from the set I bought back in 1985.

Lesson #1- Black handled anything disappear under the hood.

Bright lime green florescent handles- still have those.


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