What is the most popular crayon color today? Kuya Kim answers

A Crayon, a stick of pigmented wax used for writing or drawing, continues to capture our hearts and spark our imagination. Crayons have long been a valued friend for most, opening up a world of imagination and self-expression through the many shades and hues available.

But did you know what the most popular crayon color is?

According to Kuya Kim’s report on “24 Oras,” Tuesday, in a color census conducted by one of the most famous crayon manufacturers in the world, blue has been named the most popular crayon color in America.

Cerulean, midnight blue, aquamarine, periwinkle, denim, and blizzard blue, all of which are six more shades of blue, also made it to the Top 10.

History

It is believed that crayons were invented in Europe.

Furthermore, the crayons we use now are made of paraffin wax colored with powdered pigment or dye. In the past, crayons were made of oil mixed with charcoal!

Did you also know that crayons are familiar not only to our eyes but even to our noses?

According to a study by Yale University, the smell of crayons is the 18th most recognizable smell among American adults.

A crayon’s smell is the result of mixed stearic acid, which gives crayons their waxy consistency. — Carby Basina/BAP, GMA Integrated News