Only a person who has it all, all the time can think useful things are ugly. When deprived of something essential in our life, even the seemingly ugly can appear beautiful. So I'd say, this perspective is reliant on the position of a person.

@Aido, I agree with you when deprived of something, getting it can mean the world.

In general I suppose..but there are exceptions.

Hmm, well colour is beautiful and it helps us know what not to eat, what time of day it is, and whether you're drinking water or blood haha.

I disagree, it's the perception of the perceiver that makes something so or not.

@urchoice, I think the door is open in this case for shades of essential-ness. Especially since what-is-beautiful is pretty darn subjective.

@outof, Color is useful but sometimes non-essential.

@MisV, you see? You said "secondary"

@Angelita, totally agree with u

@feetAre, hahaha yes it does. Feet are ugly hence essential;-)

@Urchoice: but... no...! 😯

Rubbish. It certainly doesn't apply to feet!