Opening a big box of Crayola crayons is a sensory delight, from their unique scent to their vibrant array of colors. That’s why this infographic from AAA State of Play is such a delight to look at. They’ve created a gorgeous tribute to childhood by compiling every color of crayon that Crayola has ever made in their long history.
The brand began making crayons in 1903 and since then, they’ve created over 400 shades and colors. Follow the graphic through the timeline to take a trip down memory lane that shows passing trends and special editions like glitter crayons, neon crayons, multi-color crayons, and crayons that reflect the diversity of human hair, skin, and eye colors.
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