COLOR ANALYSIS

White: National color symbolizing purity and goodness. Related to Santeria, a prominent religion on the island. Also the typical color of “guayaberas”, Cuban men’s shirts. Color of dominoes, a typical Cuban game.

Brown: Associated with many Cuban foods such as frijoles and cafecito. Crop growing fields as well.

Green: Represents economy and agriculture. Crops grown and sold on the “campos” (fields) by “guajiros” (Cuban term for farmers).

Green: National color symbolizes hope and the Italian landscape. It also relates to social equity and freedom. A lighter shade of green is found in the waters running through Venice, Italy.

Grey: Representative of classical Italy. Used widely in famous paintings, classical architecture, and marble sculptures. Some Italians use this color to describe their political state.

Orange: For the Italians, symbolizes physical and spiritual health, and has been linked to love and romance in Italian literature. Seen in lush landscapes, common orange trees, and painted on houses.

Blue: Symbolizes pride and joy for the Italians. Color of the Italian soccer team, as a tribute to the Italian monarchy (Royal House of savoy).