hues of my grocery hauls
I photographed 31 trips to the store, catalogued every package, and binned the dominant colors.
top pairings
color psychology of grocery packaging
- Red (18 items): snacks, pantry staples, and Asian imports. I read that red stimulates appetite and attracts the eyes. Often used for snacks and spicy foods (indian snacks!)
- Brown (10 items): bakery and grains. Follows the color of the product itself to feel earthy and healthy.
- White (8 items): dairy and personal care. If milk is white, why not have the packaging follow the color?
- Blue, green, teal (8 items): beverages and plant-based products.
- Black (3 items): the rarest; mostly premium or imported goods.