View Full Version : Help settle an argument- Men and colors...
Okay, this should be fun, but I need help settling an argument. Do men (and I mean traditional, manly, eat beef, shoot guns, MEN) recognize all these mamby pamby shades of colors? I mean seriously, is "Salmon" a freaking color? I say it's pink. You can try and gussy it up and call it salmon, or coral, or whatever, but when you get down to the brass tacks, it's goddamn pink, crayola boy! WTF is periwinkle? That is blue. So is sky blue, ocean blue, and girly ass baby blue. I consider variations to be "light blue", "dark blue", maybe Navy blue, or "gay/girlie blue." The boss man is wearing a pink shirt today, but he says coral, brother says salmon, I say bullshit, it's pink. What say ye men of Sherwood Forest? [LOL]
robertcolorado2009
05-28-2013, 12:23
I'm so damn color blind, I can only see about 50% of the numbers in those color blindness plates, but I agree, there are only different lightness of the color, as you explain. Light blue dark blue dark red etc. etc etc.
There is no argument from me. If a dude needs to call pink "coral" or "salmon", which are THINGS, not colors, then he needs to go back to grade school or rent a backbone. Coffee is a drink, not a color. I have no idea what periwinkle is, but it sounds like a urinary problem and I only assume you spelled it right because I copied it from you.
There is no argument from me. If a dude needs to call pink "coral" or "salmon", which are THINGS, not colors, then he needs to go back to grade school or rent a backbone. Coffee is a drink, not a color. I have no idea what periwinkle is, but it sounds like a urinary problem and I only assume you spelled it right because I copied it from you.
I heard it in a movie once I think, or was it from a girl? Either way, yes! I love the way you worded that. The brother saw the picture I texted him and he said "No, dad's wear a salmon colored shirt." I said, "that's a fish, not a color. It's pink." [Shake]
Kraven251
05-28-2013, 12:31
Why don't we just call a spade a spade and call the color "vagina" and go from there [Beer]
RblDiver
05-28-2013, 12:32
Well, while I normally wouldn't use terms like salmon etc, I can understand different hues can need different names. For instance, to me, pink tends to be the color between red and purple, whereas salmon would be...I dunno, a bit more orangey. Periwinkle...perhaps a whiter light-blue, that one I don't really know.
clublights
05-28-2013, 12:33
My expanded color palette is forced my by career choice........
When you do lights you see a lot more color.. it's the job.
IF this makes me less manly.. lets grab the bottles of whiskey and see who falls down first LOL
tmleadr03
05-28-2013, 12:33
Why don't we just call a spade a spade and call the color "vagina" and go from there [Beer]
I need a like button for this post.
Once you go beyond the three primary colors and the three secondary colors, you have entered the http://www.smiley-lol.com/smiley/drague/gay/trgay.gif zone.
And, no it's not violet, it's PURPLE.
SideShow Bob
05-28-2013, 12:44
^^^^THIS^^^^
He probably got his red banana hamick mixed into his whites on wash day and won't admit it......
streetglideok
05-28-2013, 12:48
The majority of us men have color blindness to some degree. It isn't a bad thing, it gives us an excuse for our color choices, when the wives come fussin
Great-Kazoo
05-28-2013, 12:53
Is the OP whose Name and a nick nameis in a fuscia blend, asking about "colors"? Bitch ain't gonna fly nohow.
Nah, no pink (clothes!) for me ... but I kinda like JCPenney's famous 'Manatee Grey'
blacklabel
05-28-2013, 12:57
I tend to just not give a damn about what someone else wants to call a color. Isn't that what a red meat eating man should do? Not give a shit about the intricacies of someone else's color pallet?
jhood001
05-28-2013, 13:06
My color vocabulary is very limited. At the same time I don't call all of my handguns 'glocks'. To each his own I suppose.
hghclsswhitetrsh
05-28-2013, 13:08
Earth to Ronin. This isn't fvcking Facebook. Lets get to the shit we care about, how's the gf/secretary?
Rucker61
05-28-2013, 13:13
If it doesn't appear on a crayon in a box of 8 crayolas, I don't know it, although I can add "light" and "dark" to the basic colors to expand my color palette.
Inconel710
05-28-2013, 13:21
It's a biological fact that women see finer shades of colors. Brain Games on Discovery(?) showed a linear progression of 9 shades of pink/red. Most men see 3-5 of the shades, but women typically all nine.
Nothing is more homo than chest pounding to prove your manliness. Just like that whole equation about how many stalls away from the next dude in the restroom you need to be. You can't wear Brown shoes with black pants, but you can rock oxblood shoes and belt with black pants.
newracer
05-28-2013, 13:33
I have to use different names for colors all the time with my job to describe building materials. Two floor tiles might both be blue but next to each other they are not the same blue so they need a different name.
"Good color..."
"It's BONE...."
My expanded color palette is forced my by career choice........
When you do lights you see a lot more color.. it's the job.
IF this makes me less manly.. lets grab the bottles of whiskey and see who falls down first LOL
I totally understand this... I did some work in stage lighting back in HS and learned maybe 1/1000th of what you know (seriously, complicated work there that does require a lot of know-how and skill). I'll drink with ya, but I don't drink to get drunk, at least not anymore! So no, I say you lose no "man points" on that one.
Is the OP whose Name and a nick nameis in a fuscia blend, asking about "colors"? Bitch ain't gonna fly nohow.
I have no choice in that matter and you know it! Now stop you, you're gonna hurt my feelers... [ROFL1]
Earth to Ronin. This isn't fvcking Facebook. Lets get to the shit we care about, how's the gf/secretary?
No it is not, I'm pretty sure I'd get a lot of really retarded, liberal inspired, "sensitive" remarks to a question of "Do men get all specific and finite with what we call different colors?" [Flower]
Fun fact: the average human can distinguish over 4000 shades of green, more than any other color. Which is why it drives me batshit crazy when the wife decides she's going to touch up the paint in the dining room, but uses the paint for the bedroom, which is close, but not the same. She can't see it, I can. Comes from being a darkroom photographer in another life.
WillysWagon
05-28-2013, 14:09
As a printer, I see more color names than I care to.
I would like to slap the [pileoshit]outta the people that name some of them !!!
kawiracer14
05-28-2013, 14:13
What color tie should you wear with a Salmon shirt?
What color tie should you wear with a Salmon shirt?
Shame colored
buckshotbarlow
05-28-2013, 14:24
I need a like button for this post.
me 2
Shame colored
[ROFL1] Good thing the old man never wears a tie to work- business casual.
Aloha_Shooter
05-28-2013, 14:35
I recognize all 64 colors in a Crayola box!
Some of what you're asking is a traditional male disgust with being caught up with names of colors when we can describe it quickly as "dark", "medium" or "light" shades of a particular primary or secondary color. I used to have fun with it insisting on calling a coworker's "rust" or "copper" dresses just plain "orange" and the "lime" or whatever ones "green". It's not that I couldn't tell the difference between the shades, it's that I wouldn't take the time or bother to differentiate them.
Any red-blooded American male I know can tell the difference between Cardinal red and Redskin burgundy, Raven purple and Viking purple, Cowboy navy blue and Lion light blue.
Call that shirt pink, salmon, coral or whatever the hell you want if it makes you feel more manly. I'm more concerned by what a guy does than what he wears anyway.
I recognize all 64 colors in a Crayola box!
Some of what you're asking is a traditional male disgust with being caught up with names of colors when we can describe it quickly as "dark", "medium" or "light" shades of a particular primary or secondary color. I used to have fun with it insisting on calling a coworker's "rust" or "copper" dresses just plain "orange" and the "lime" or whatever ones "green". It's not that I couldn't tell the difference between the shades, it's that I wouldn't take the time or bother to differentiate them.
Any red-blooded American male I know can tell the difference between Cardinal red and Redskin burgundy, Raven purple and Viking purple, Cowboy navy blue and Lion light blue.
Call that shirt pink, salmon, coral or whatever the hell you want if it makes you feel more manly. I'm more concerned by what a guy does than what he wears anyway.
This was mostly done in jest- ala Carlin or Leary style humor... Congrats Aloha, you just killed it. [LOL]
What color tie should you wear with a Salmon shirt?
Depends on the pants and shoes.
Great-Kazoo
05-28-2013, 15:03
As a printer, I see more color names than I care to.
I would like to slap the [pileoshit]outta the people that name some of them !!!
Just like tattoos. One client said. OK here's how i would like this done. The clouds a cerulean blue fading out to a powder blue with some wisp of gray in the mix. Ok so you want to go from Dark Blue to Light correct? This is a tattoo studio not Kwal paint.
I got a BFA in college. We were not allowed to use fancy color names i.e.
Raven purple and Viking purple
Vikings purple is a red-purple. On a side note red-purple does not exist in nature so film (even B&W film) was not calibrated to pick up that color, because of this you would get a huge color shift from it being really blue or really red in different light. Next time you see old footage of them playing watch their shirts or pants change color.
3beansalad
05-28-2013, 15:40
Depends on the pants and shoes.
When it becomes an outfit you're done... mancard revoked.
Picking up the ladies wearing an outfit is a lot easier than with jeans and a sports jersey.
Full disclosure: I don't own anything that is "salmon" unless I screwed up the laundry. Well, I did acquire a "pink" tie at some point, but I don't think I've worn it.
wctriumph
05-28-2013, 16:32
You should check out the colors that they paint motorcycles these days!
Okay, this should be fun, but I need help settling an argument. Do men (and I mean traditional, manly, eat beef, shoot guns, MEN) recognize all these mamby pamby shades of colors? I mean seriously, is "Salmon" a freaking color? I say it's pink. You can try and gussy it up and call it salmon, or coral, or whatever, but when you get down to the brass tacks, it's goddamn pink, crayola boy! WTF is periwinkle? That is blue. So is sky blue, ocean blue, and girly ass baby blue. I consider variations to be "light blue", "dark blue", maybe Navy blue, or "gay/girlie blue." The boss man is wearing a pink shirt today, but he says coral, brother says salmon, I say bullshit, it's pink. What say ye men of Sherwood Forest? [LOL]
I'll happily throw down with the manly-men. :)
It is a scientific fact that women see more color shades than men. It is also an interesting fact that when a specific shade is given a name, it is able to be better discerned from other shades.
Periwinkle is a shade of light blue with a light violet cast. There is much more to the shades, hues and color tones than "light," "medium," and "Dark."
There is also a trend in fashion to name colors for seasons, so this year's "salmon," which is a blend of peach and deep pink, was actually last decade's "shrimp." Recycling color names notwithstanding, designers (be it clothing, paint or artists) have an endless supply to draw on, as long as they have the income to do so.
KestrelBike
05-28-2013, 18:33
Can you honestly tell me that you cannot discern the difference between what Glock calls "OD" and the reality of their color being merconium-drab?
Rucker61
05-28-2013, 18:43
I recognize all 64 colors in a Crayola box!
Some of what you're asking is a traditional male disgust with being caught up with names of colors when we can describe it quickly as "dark", "medium" or "light" shades of a particular primary or secondary color. I used to have fun with it insisting on calling a coworker's "rust" or "copper" dresses just plain "orange" and the "lime" or whatever ones "green". It's not that I couldn't tell the difference between the shades, it's that I wouldn't take the time or bother to differentiate them.
Any red-blooded American male I know can tell the difference between Cardinal red and Redskin burgundy, Raven purple and Viking purple, Cowboy navy blue and Lion light blue.
Call that shirt pink, salmon, coral or whatever the hell you want if it makes you feel more manly. I'm more concerned by what a guy does than what he wears anyway.
I'm pretty sure there's no difference between baby blue and Infantry blue.
KestrelBike
05-28-2013, 18:48
I'm pretty sure there's no difference between baby blue and Infantry blue.
Is there a difference between Baby and UN blue?
I used to work for an ex-iron worker. He proudly wore salmon, violet and periwinkle dress shirts. I would have dared you to call him anything but "Sir".
Full disclosure: I don't own anything that is "salmon" unless I screwed up the laundry.
I do. It's in the freezer.
Many moons ago, when I was looking for suit & tie jobs, I read Dress For Success. Good info on how to pair colors, what/when to wear different fabrics and classic dress styles.
Personally, my color choices are a little muted.
Okay, this should be fun, but I need help settling an argument. Do men (and I mean traditional, manly, eat beef, shoot guns, MEN) recognize all these mamby pamby shades of colors? I mean seriously, is "Salmon" a freaking color? I say it's pink. You can try and gussy it up and call it salmon, or coral, or whatever, but when you get down to the brass tacks, it's goddamn pink, crayola boy! WTF is periwinkle? That is blue. So is sky blue, ocean blue, and girly ass baby blue. I consider variations to be "light blue", "dark blue", maybe Navy blue, or "gay/girlie blue." The boss man is wearing a pink shirt today, but he says coral, brother says salmon, I say bullshit, it's pink. What say ye men of Sherwood Forest? [LOL]
sorry to break it to ya but there is a difference between salmon and pink . in the end your more of a carnation kind of guy [fag]
My expanded color palette is forced my by career choice........
When you do lights you see a lot more color.. it's the job.
IF this makes me less manly.. lets grab the bottles of whiskey and see who falls down first LOL
your not less of a man , but im down to see who can out drink who , the monkeys or the squints
just remember "no officer , the light was not red its lee126 "
As a printer, I see more color names than I care to.
I would like to slap the [pileoshit]outta the people that name some of them !!!
i hear ya brother
What color tie should you wear with a Salmon shirt?
Shame colored
for the win [LOL]
Is there a difference between Baby and UN blue?
nope same damn color ...ok the un is more of a sky blue but ill go with baby blue cause its funny [Beer]
Byte Stryke
05-28-2013, 20:04
Why don't we just call a spade a spade and call the color "vagina" and go from there [Beer]
Winner
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6343223552/h685AB213/
The best part of all these posts ronin makes... I can't fucking see them!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/29/a8y2u2a4.jpg
On a different tangent... Typically the most homophobic of men are the curious ones.
Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.
Here we go. Sorry I couldn't find this on my phone. Anyone remember taking this?
http://www.xrite.com/online-color-test-challenge
NPR also had a great story about people who are able to pick out way more colors than others. Anyone know, without looking it up, which animal can see the most colors on the planet? Bonus points for knowing which animal. I'll look for the NPR link of the article. It was on one of the Science Fridays I think.
clublights
05-28-2013, 22:03
your not less of a man , but im down to see who can out drink who , the monkeys or the squints
just remember "no officer , the light was not red its lee126 "
HAHA!!!!... I hope your willing to help post my bail after I use that line.....
Q: How many riggers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: " Hey we just hang it,
if you want the bulb changed get your lazy ass up there and change it yourself !"
Q: How many Lighting techs does it take to change a light bulb?
A: LAMP! IT'S CALLED A LAMP, WHAT ARE YOU NEW?!!
Slapps74
05-28-2013, 22:03
According to the United States Navy I am too color blind to work on necular purpulshion systems so I might say "salmon" would look more grey to me. I am about as color blind as it gets.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NVh1s65DZJc/UaWAFXDVTiI/AAAAAAAACF0/kk2d-xpIjjM/w876-h685-no/Untitled.jpg
soldier-of-the-apocalypse
05-29-2013, 00:04
What the fuck is magenta or futia sounds more like mangina and fupa to me
What the fuck is magenta or fruita sounds more like mangina and fupa to me
Fruita is a town in CO. Keep up, man. [Coffee]
The best part of all these posts ronin makes... I can't fucking see them!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/29/a8y2u2a4.jpg
On a different tangent... Typically the most homophobic of men are the curious ones.
Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.i bet it makes his threads way funnier [Beer]
baglock1
05-29-2013, 12:33
And survey says...
http://blog.xkcd.com/2010/05/03/color-survey-results/
hghclsswhitetrsh
05-29-2013, 12:46
Yesterday's original post by Ronin brought to you by the book 50 shades of grey.
As a printer, I see more color names than I care to.
I would like to slap the [pileoshit]outta the people that name some of them !!!
Do Pantone numbers not exist anymore?
Pink is pink....no matter how you color it.
I dug out my pink tie and wore it today. Just because of this thread. Thanks Ronin!
ZERO THEORY
05-29-2013, 21:02
I dress like this:
http://i.imgur.com/s1XxCHY.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/WR6YeW6.jpg
And I do stuff like this:
http://i.imgur.com/YExehVE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Pz9Nosk.jpg
I listen to this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0_ardwzTrA
While I drive this:
http://i.imgur.com/IbUQnLn.jpg
Don't judge the book by it's color-coordinated, skinny-jeans-wearing cover.
I dug out my pink tie and wore it today. Just because of this thread. Thanks Ronin!
Your manliness has been so diminished, in my eyes...[Shy] [LOL]
Not really.
I dress like this:
And I do stuff like this:
I listen to this:
While I drive this:
And I ignore posts like this:
Earth to Ronin. This isn't fvcking Facebook. Lets get to the shit we care about, how's the gf/secretary?
[ROFL1]
And I ignore posts like this:
And this.
I dress like this:
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111203015860/smurfs/images/2/2e/The_Street_Bum.png
And I do stuff like this:
http://www.tricitypsychology.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/zoned-out-on-alcohol.jpg
I listen to this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgpZ0fUixs
While I drive this:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jiLsBLaOvzE/SwddtrvCgnI/AAAAAAAAEF0/LYFwsvO07Ug/s400/Cheap+Car++pink+smart+car.jpg
Don't judge the book by it's tooth-missin', beer-appreciatin', consonant-droppin' cover.....
Don't judge the book by it's color-coordinated, skinny-jeans-wearing cover.im sure your an alright fella and all but the skinny jeans are gay
I dress like this:
Ain't nothing wrong with that!
And I do stuff like this:
What? Drink? Me too!
I listen to this:
Denis Leary is the man!
While I drive this:
Faygeles? [LOL]
Don't judge the book by it's tooth-missin', beer-appreciatin', consonant-droppin' cover.....
No, I don't judge a book by it's cover... but if you drive a pink smart car I am going to think you're either trying to make a statement of your masculinity (fallacy) or you truly are of the group of people who have a broken wrist... [Coffee]
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