Why is the world losing color?

The age of productivity, minimalism, and monochromatic color schemes.

Comparison of a mall parking lot in the 80s (more colorful cars) vs current day parking lot (more black & white cars). Source: https://twitter.com/culturaltutor/status/1672646124799180802

Are we losing color in our world? As odd as this question may seem, a closer look at the color choices in various industries from cars to fashion, consumer electronics, and architecture reveals an intriguing trend toward monochromatic palettes. Could this perceived loss of color be indicative of…