One belief is that barns are red so a farmer's cows can find their way home, but if so, that's a failed strategy cattle are colorblind to the colors red and green . Others believe the popularity ...

Why Are Barns Red? Many American barns are painted red for three main reasons: it’s rooted in tradition, the color is practical, and it has a strong visual appeal. While appearance is a big motivator ...

Why are barns painted red? – Elijah B., age 13, Waverly, Tennessee There are three reasons we see so many red American barns. It’s traditional, it’s practical and the color looks good.

Red was the least expensive color, so it remained the most popular for use on barns, except for a brief period when whitewash became cheaper and white barns started popping up.

Why are so many barns red? Barns, like houses and other buildings, could be any color you choose, but red seems to be the dominant barn color. Before 1800, very few barns were painted.

Well, that’s the interesting part. Red ochre—Fe2O3—is a simple compound of iron and oxygen that absorbs yellow, green and blue light and appears red. It’s what makes red paint red.

Red ochre (Fe2O3) is a compound of iron and oxygen. It is cheap and plentiful. Farmers found that a red barn was warmer in winter, as it absorbed more of the sun’s rays.

Although, that's not to deter anyone from loving a bright-red barn purely for its aesthetic appeal - they certainly are stunning. (h/t This Old House) Follow Country Living on Pinterest.

Why are barns painted red? – Elijah B., age 13, Waverly, Tennessee There are three reasons we see so many red American barns. It’s traditional, it’s practical and the color looks good.