When consumers are in the market for a vehicle purchase, many tend to look at the exterior. After all, that's what everyone in the outside world will see. However, while some people may prefer to stand out with flashy colors, it seems as though the majority are going for a more understated look.

According to the New York Daily News, a report from automotive paint supplier PPG Industries says that white and silver are the top auto colors across the globe and make up 42 percent of all the cars produced. Breaking this up, 22 percent of vehicles created were white, while silver was second overall with 20 percent.

This shouldn't come as a shock to many, as the news provider reports that white has dominated for the second year in a row while silver reigned supreme in 2010.

"Buyers want to purchase a color they won't grow tired of over an extended period of time," Michelle Killen, GM's lead color designer for exterior paints, told the news provider.

According to the Wall Street Journal, although the most popular colors have been monochrome, it appears brighter hues are on the rise.

"Color is one of the first characteristics noticed in product design, and it is increasingly being used in everyday items, from cell phones to large appliances, based largely on automotive trends," Jane Harrington, PPG manager of color styling for automotive, told the news provider.

People who are in the market for a vehicle may want to consider heading to New Jersey State Auto, where there are plenty of used vehicles in all kinds of colors.