When Penguin Books first published George Orwell's dystopian novel '1984' in its iconic modern classics edition, what primary color was chosen for the cover design to evoke the book's oppressive atmosphere?

Book cover design is a fascinating blend of art and marketing psychology. Publishers carefully select colors for book covers to evoke specific emotions and attract target audiences. This trivia question explores the deliberate color choices made by major publishers for one of the most influential literary works of the 20th century. Test your knowledge of product design in the publishing industry!

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Black - representing the darkness of totalitarianism and surveillance
Red - symbolizing the danger and communist undertones of the fictional regime
Bright orange - creating an intentional jarring effect to represent societal disruption
Deep blue - evoking the cold, emotionless nature of the book's dystopian world