International Colour Day

March 21, Saturday

International Colour Day is a celebration dedicated to the role of colour in our lives, its influence on emotions, culture, art and science. It is observed every year on 21 March and brings together specialists, artists and everyone interested in the topic of colour perception.

Who established the holiday
The initiator of the holiday was the International Colour Association (AIC), an organization that studies issues of colour perception, colour science, colour psychophysics and the application of colour in various fields.

Why International Colour Day is celebrated
This day is intended to highlight:
• the importance of colour in design, architecture, fashion and art
• the role of colour in a person's emotional state
• the need to study colour from a scientific point of view
• the influence of colour on the culture and symbolism of different peoples
• the development of international cooperation among colour specialists

How it is celebrated
Various events are held around the world:
• exhibitions dedicated to colour science and light
• lectures and seminars on colour perception
• painting and design workshops
• interactive activities for children on the basics of colour
• competitions for artists and designers

Interesting facts
• The date of 21 March is symbolic: it is the day of the spring equinox, when light and darkness are in balance.
• Every year a thematic colour is chosen, setting the tone for the celebration.
• In different countries, flash mobs are held where people wear clothes of a specific shade that corresponds to the theme of the year.

Why this holiday is important
Colour plays a key role in shaping our mood, in visual communication, in art and in the environment. International Colour Day helps to better understand this phenomenon, expands knowledge about colour culture and inspires creative experimentation.

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International Colour Day in other years

2021 March 21, Sunday
2022 March 21, Monday
2023 March 21, Tuesday
2024 March 21, Thursday
2025 March 21, Friday
2027 March 21, Sunday

International Colour Day in other countries