Appropriate color for instrument panel

[Eugene]

I see many airplanes with relatively bright, shiny colors on instrument panel. Wondering if this is such a good idea or not. Wouldn't that be very hard on your eyes? There must be a reason why they choose black plastic for all instruments and not bright orange!

What is preferable color and finish for your instruments? Dark gray? Light gray? For sure flat finish.
I heard somewhere that industrial gray color is most gentle for your eyes. Not sure if it's true or not.

 

[ToddK]

 

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[AcroPilot]

 

[crusty old aviator]

 

[challenger_II]

 

[crusty old aviator]

 

[challenger_II]

 

[Riggerrob]

 

[dwalker]

 

[flitzerpilot]

 

[wsimpso1]

 

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[PatrickW]

 

[Marc Zeitlin]

 

[Eugene]

 

[crusty old aviator]

 

[cluttonfred]

 

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[Ethan2002]