What Your Car Color Says About Your Personality

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Are Certain Car Colors More Accident-Prone?

Written By: Ginger Vaughan Owner/President, Vaughan Communication

Did you know that the color of your car may say more about you than simple personal preference? According to The 2008 Old Farmer’s Almanac, data gathered from more than 130,000 insurance claims reveals fascinating connections between car color, personality traits, and driving behavior. Certain car colors are even linked to higher accident rates, making color choice more telling than you might expect.

From bold reds to calm blues, here’s what your car color says about you—and how it may reflect your personality behind the wheel.

Car Color Personality Meanings

  • Black cars denote an aggressive personality or someone who sees themselves as an outsider or rebel.
  • Silver cars indicate someone who is cool, calm, collected, and slightly aloof.
  • Green cars are often the choice of people with hysterical tendencies, reflecting emotional intensity and unpredictability.
  • Yellow cars signify someone who is idealistic, playful, and novelty-loving, often drawn to standing out.
  • Blue cars are chosen by more introspective, reflective, and cautious drivers who value calm and stability.
  • Gray cars represent individuals who are sober, calm, and deeply dedicated to their work and responsibilities.
  • Red cars denote drivers full of zest, energy, and drive—people who think, move, and talk quickly.
  • Pink cars are chosen by gentle, loving, and affectionate drivers who embrace warmth and compassion.
  • Cream-colored cars denote self-contained, controlled drivers who value composure and restraint.

Does Your Car Color Match Your Personality?

Whether you chose your car color intentionally or simply liked how it looked on the lot, research suggests your choice may reveal more about your personality, mindset, and driving style than you realize. From energetic reds to thoughtful blues, car color psychology offers a fun—and surprisingly data-backed—look at how personal expression shows up on the road.

So, does your car color fit your personality, or does it say something unexpected about you? Let us know what you drive—and whether the description feels spot-on—in the comments!

About The Author
Ginger Vaughan

Ginger Vaughan

Owner/President, Vaughan Communication

Ginger is the Owner and President of Vaughan Communications, where she works with a variety of clients, managing and coordinating PR campaigns and events.