The Historical and Psychological Reasons for Seafoam Green in Industrial Control Rooms
By
Amorymeltzer
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article explores the historical and psychological reasons behind the widespread use of seafoam green in industrial control rooms, particularly during the mid-20th century. It examines how this specific color choice was influenced by color theory, psychological effects on workers, and practical considerations like reducing eye strain in high-stress environments. The piece connects this design choice to broader industrial history and human factors engineering.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledWhen I lived in Nashville, my girlfriends and I would take ourselves on 'field trips' across the state.
We once went on a tour to spot bald eagles in West Tennessee, and upon arrival, a woman with fluffy hair in the state park bathroom told us she had seen 113 bald eagles the day before.
We ended up seeing (counts on one hand)...2.
In the summer of 2017, we went on another field trip to the National Park's Manhattan Project Site.
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