The box includes black, brown, blue, red, purple, orange, yellow, and green. Each farm becomes associated with a different color name. In 1996, ninety-three years after the company made its first crayon, a colorful and historic milestone is reached. Several historical Crayola items, including the legendary 64-count box, are placed on display and added to the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection. The average North American uses up 730 crayons by age 10.
Most kids spend an average of almost half an hour a day coloring.
Red and blue are kids' two favorite Crayola crayons. Renowned American Gothic artist Grant Wood began his career with a Crayola contest. Wood later commented that winning the contest gave him the encouragement he needed to pursue a career in art. All rights reserved.