And, don't worry minimalists. For folks who are afraid to play with color — designing with sunset hues doesn't just mean slathering your home in bright reds, oranges, and yellows. From bright ...

Because blue light scatters more easily than any other color of light, the sky appears blue during the day. But during sunset, and sunrise, the sunlight passes through more of Earth's atmosphere.

Cooler, drier air in fall and winter allows for fewer atmospheric particles, resulting in more vibrant sunset colors. Clean air during these seasons is a key factor in the brightness and vibrancy ...