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Rutacol-37CCAC (Colombia) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Rutacol-37CCAC (Colombia) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Rutacol-37CCAC (Colombia) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

This is a flat, modern rendering of a Colombian road shield: a dark green rounded rectangle carrying the designation 37CCA in bold white lettering, set inside a nested border.

Visual Elements & Composition

Dark green fills roughly four-fifths of the plate, with white taking the rest through the lettering and the inner rounded-rectangle border. The layout is strictly centred and minimal, with no illustration, texture or background scenery. Everything depends on the code itself, which reads clearly at a glance, the way a navigation marker must.

Meaning & Symbolism

Rutacol stands for Ruta Nacional de Colombia, the national road network, and the number 37 is the route's designation. The CCAC suffix marks a specific section or variant, so drivers can tell one segment of the highway from another. The route runs about 124 kilometres between Garzón in Huila and Toez in Cauca, crossing the mountainous foothills of the Cordillera Central. The shield works as a wayfinding marker rather than a rule, much like the interstate shields of the United States, and it stands for the Andean roads of southwestern Colombia.

Designed to Be Read Mid-Pour

A mug is turned in the hand and read from close range, so the sign's bold green field and central code suit its curved surface well. As the heat-reactive finish reveals the design, the plate appears gradually, like a marker coming into view around a mountain bend. Pour in something hot and the route appears, then fades when the mug cools, a fitting nod to a road that demands attention on every journey.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.