Which option reflects the color order starting with White?

• A. Pastels, White, Vivid colors, Black
• B. White, Pastels, Vivid colors, Black
• C. White, Black, Pastels, Vivid
• D. White, Pastels, Black, Vivid

Answer: (A)

In a design palette, colors are often arranged by lightness and visual weight to create a smooth progression. Pastels are pale, soft hues, White is the brightest neutral, Vivid colors are highly saturated and eye-catching, and Black is the deepest value that anchors the palette.

Placing Pastels first uses the light, gentle tones as the starting feel, then White acts as a bright neutral bridge before introducing the boldness of Vivid colors. The sequence ends with Black, which provides strong contrast and grounding. This flow—from light, soft hues to bright pops, then to a dark anchor—fits a natural, cohesive palette progression.

Other sequences that start with White or push Black earlier disrupt that gradual build from light to dark and from soft to bold, making them less consistent with how color weight and emphasis typically evolve in a palette.