That's why the bridge columns were painted aqua. Something needed to be done to liven it up a bit. It seems they could have come up with something that added color and life without relying on turquoise. He would have preferred more subtle shades with more gray pigment. Blues, she says, are good for the eyes, neck, jaw, voice, throat and thyroid gland.
Greens are good for harmony, forgiveness, compassion and understanding.
Most passersby seem to give the color choices a nod of approval. Brooke Phillips of Bridgetown says she noticed the bright aqua blue ramps right away. I don't think any other color would have made sense. Towne Taxi driver and dispatcher John Rucker figured the steel under the ramps was painted different colors because the construction workers didn't have enough paint in one hue. I just thought they ran out.