Why are coats/parkas worn in Antarctica typically red/orange?

Question

Thinking in terms of heat absorption, wouldn’t black or darker colours be more appropriate, or at those temperatures would such an effect be too minimal to even consider?

Is it therefore for visibility, or is it just the colour of the uniform of the researchers/scientists?

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Answer 1

High visibility.

Also, on most tourist ships the guides will wear a contrasting color, like blue.

This way, from a distance, anybody that is party of the operation can see how many guests/guides are in any area.