These are the most popular car colors in North Carolina

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At vintage car shows, the vibrant hues of classic vehicles like the bright yellow 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner or the sleek orange 1975 Chevy Nova stand out.

However, today's parking garages and driveways tell a different story, dominated by neutral tones like white, gray, and black.

In 2023, white-topped the charts, accounting for 25% of all new car registrations, according to Edmunds.

To see how these trends play out in North Carolina, CheapInsurance.com compiled a ranking of the state's most popular car colors using data from Edmunds. The findings show that while neutral colors still reign supreme, some more colorful shades remain popular.

Historically, car color preferences have been influenced by a range of factors, including advancements in painting technology, economic trends, and consumer tastes the Consumerist explained.

Over the years, car manufacturers have employed color experts and focus groups to predict the next big trend in vehicle colors. Yet, for the past few decades, black, white, and gray have consistently led in sales.

The early 2000s recession may have pushed consumers towards these more neutral colors, with sleek tech products from companies like Apple further cementing white as a modern favorite.

So, what are the most popular car colors in North Carolina? Here's a breakdown:

• #5. Dark Blue - Market share: 6%
• #4. Silver - Market share: 10%
• #3. Black - Market share: 19%
• #2. Gray - Market share: 24%
• #1. White - Market share: 26%