Because of this functional practice, its not uncommon for alternating layers within a plywood sheet to be different colors. These alternating bands of color make the exposed plywood edges even more appealing in design.
If you build a project that will feature exposed plywood edges, you want those edges to be nice and smooth.

What plywood colors do in a modular kitchenErgonomics, lighting, and color working togetherWorking with natural and stained plywood

Such details provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for Exposed Plywood Colors.