Conspicuity

[Stealth]

What is the most obvious color when in an urban setting?

I think Neon Green, what are your opinions?

I figure, maybe if I have a very obvious un-avoidable color, other motorists will notice me more?

[gsxr400 racer]

I have a like-ing for a gray framed bandit with floresent orange plastic like smoke gray

[Red01]

Flourescent orange smoke gray? I don't think I've ever seen that shade before.  

[Red01]

What is the most obvious color when in an urban setting?

I think Neon Green, what are your opinions?

I figure, maybe if I have a very obvious un-avoidable color, other motorists will notice me more?

From PoliceOne.com:

Which Color Is Safest?


In 1990, a large-scale survey was conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation at the Minnesota State Fair. Four mannequins were displayed, each with a different fluorescent-colored jumpsuit. Fair attendees were then asked which mannequin appeared the most visible.

The results:

Fluorescent yellow: 5,796
Fluorescent green: 2,706
Fluorescent orange: 2,231
Fluorescent pink: 2,017 [/list]

Fluorescent yellow was rated most visible by more than 2:1 over any other color. Interestingly, of the 119 color-impaired voters, 97% selected fluorescent yellow.

Why is that important to you? Of the 151 federal, state and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty last year, 20 were struck down by automobiles while outside of their own vehicles. It is also important to note that fluorescent yellow can create a contrast on the road, where most barrels, pylons, and construction signs are orange.

So, if this is a gear related question, I'd say fluorescent yellow. If it's a color to paint the bike, IMHO, the bike's color has a much smaller impact on visibility, especially from their head or tail directions.