Otl Aicher, design concept for the Munich 1972 Olympics
The selection of colours for the Olympics were based on the original ring colours and an observation made looking north to south. From Munich toward the Alps the mountains appear light blue and white; these were chosen as the principal colours for the Games
The design of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich appeared as if it had been cast from a single mould – cheerful, friendly, clear and modern. A uniform colour coding system with the striking rainbow colours of sky blue, spring green, sunny yellow and orange, no red or purple.
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