Navajo white facts for kids

The flag that the color is named after

Navajo White is a light, creamy color that looks a bit like pale yellow or orange. It gets its name from the background color of the flag of the Navajo Nation, a large Native American community. You often hear the name "Navajo White" when talking about paint colors. Even though it's called "white," this color is actually more of a soft yellow or light orange.

Why is Navajo White a Popular Color?

From the 1970s to the 1990s, Navajo White was a very common paint color for homes and apartments in the United States. It was often used in new houses built in large groups, called tract housing.

Hiding Stains and Marks

One reason Navajo White was so popular is that it doesn't easily show stains. It was good at hiding marks from things like cigarette smoke or fingerprints. This made it a practical choice for many homes and rental properties.

Changing Color Trends

In more recent years, Navajo White has become less popular. People now often choose other light colors like different shades of off-white, gray, or other soft pastel colors for their homes.

Navajo White in Digital Colors

In 1989, the color "Navajo White" was added to the X11 color list. This list helps computers and websites show colors correctly. Because it was on this list, Navajo White became a standard web color and is still used today (as of 2019). This means you can find this exact color on many websites and digital designs.

See also

In Spanish: Blanco navajo para niños