By Annika Silvey
Yellow, green, pink, orange, blue, which one is the best? Let’s figure it out! I interviewed people around the school and came up with the top five colours at VTT for 2026.
In 5th place, we had a 3-way tie! First, we had light yellow! Some reasons people chose this are because it is bright and calming. Another reason is that it reminds them of sunny days. Western cultures associate light yellow with warmth and optimism, but in other cultures, like Egypt, it represents mourning and death. Also, in China, it is a sign of royalty and nobility. Next in 5th place was light green! VTT students chose this colour because it reminds them of nature and it is uplifting. Light green also goes well with so many other colours. In lots of cultures, light green symbolizes growth and new beginnings. Lastly, in 5th place, teal! A few reasons the students chose teal is because it’s like the ocean, it is nice for Canva backgrounds and they like how it is a mixture of blues and greens. In the U.S and Europe, teal is seen as calming, elegant and sophisticated and in Mexico and Latin America, teal is used in traditional textiles and jewelry.
In 4th place, we had another 3-way tie with light pink, light orange and dark green! Starting with light pink, people at VTT like this colour because it is preppy, joyful, good for wearing and great for arts and crafts. Light pink is important in Japan because it is tied to cherry blossoms (sakura), which symbolize the beauty of short-lived moments. In Latin America, pink is seen as romantic and beautiful and often used for quinceañeras and other celebrations. Next in 4th place is light orange. Students like this colour because it is joyful, vibrant, and the colour of basketball. In India, light orange is a sacred colour in Hinduism and Buddhism and symbolizes purity, warmth, and spiritual devotion. In Africa, light orange is common in African textiles and jewelry. Moving over to dark green, students liked this colour because it reminded them of rainforests and nature and it also made them feel comfortable and calm. In the Middle East, dark green has Islamic importance. It is said to be the Prophet Muhammad’s favourite colour, and it is often used in mosques, flags and other sacred places. Alternatively, in Western Cultures dark green is seen as wealth, power, and ambition!
The third place colour was dark red! Some reasons that students chose this is because it was bright, it was the colour of apples and also some people had special childhood memories with this colour. In China, dark red often means luck, celebration and joy, like Lunar New Year, and is often used in traditional art or temples. On the other hand, in Africa it represents life, blood, strength, sacrifice and bravery and also has a deep connection to ancestors and the earth. Japan’s connection is also very cool, it is tied to life, strength and protection and can suggest dignity and maturity.
In 2nd place, we have dark blue! Students said this was their favorite colour because it is peaceful and the colour of the sea and sky. People also like it because it is the colour of a lot of people’s favourite sports teams. In India, dark blue is sacred to the god Krishna because it’s usually shown with blue skin so this colour represents many things, including truth and inner strength. However, in Western Cultures, it leans more toward trust and responsibility. Also, in Africa, love, harmony, and peace are associated with dark blue, which is used in many traditional rituals.
And, finally, the moment you all have been waiting for. In first place, we have light blue!! 10 students voted for this colour. Students from all around VTT said that this was their favourite colour because it goes well with other colours, it is peaceful, and they love it for decorating rooms. This colour symbolizes purity, gentleness, and calm and is called mizuiro (water colour) in Japan and in the Middle East, light blue is seen as heaven, faith, and safety, and is used in tiles, jewelry, and evil-eye charms to keep away bad luck.
In the end, colors are more than just what we see — they connect people, express emotions, and reflect cultures all over the world. Whether someone loves blue, red, or green, each favorite color carries a story behind it.
