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Why airplane seats are almost always blue

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Have you ever noticed that almost every major airline uses varying shades of blue for their cabin seats? This is a deliberate psychological design choice, as blue is scientifically proven to induce calmness and lower heart rates in anxious passengers. Furthermore, blue fabrics are incredibly effective at hiding deep stains and enduring years of heavy commercial wear.

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