Eli5 Why are different galaxies different colors?

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I understand how different stars are different colors, and planets, and so-forth. But my thought process assumes the “law of averages” would make most galaxies at least close to the same overall color…..why aren’t they?

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While all the other comments have very good points, it’s also worth noting [that most images of space & objects in space are colourised](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Zilqf9Sog)

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