13 May
2016
13 May
'16
5:42 p.m.
For the S/360 systems, there was a wide choice of colors. In fact, most
of the S/360s I saw initially were that orangish-red. I've heard it
referred to as "International Orange" in accordance with Federal
Specification 595:
http://www.fed-std-595.com/FS-595-Paint-Spec.html
In the early 1970s, CDC went from a beige and gray motif to blue glass
and fake woodgrain.
NCR, Cray and Honeywell similarly had brightly-colored systems.
Office interiors in the 1980s were often the bright primary upholstery,
with exposed structure and plumbing being painted similarly bright
colors. It was a bit much, reminiscent of the Pompidou centre in Paris.
Styles change. I don't think much of deep blue as a color scheme.
--Chuck