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Why Orange Markers Outlast Yellow and White

Why does orange marker ink stay bright on outdoor surfaces while yellow fades to ghostly white in weeks? The answer isn't about the brand or the binder — it's about the crystal structure of the pigment itself. This episode unpacks the Color Index system, explains why yellow azo pigments literally self-destruct under UV light, reveals how white titanium dioxide can eat its own binder from the inside, and shows why orange DPP pigments use hydrogen bonds as molecular shock absorbers. If you've ever wondered which marker to grab for outdoor labeling, or why your moving boxes tell a story about…

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