Why are logo colors so significant when branding a company? Colors in corporate branding are a very complicated component of marketing. As humans, we are conditioned to react differently to different hues. Firstly, Color has a collective quality, it is memorable and does not depend on words and names. Secondly, colors touch our hearts associated with feelings and moods. Thirdly, Each color has meaning and is subject to conditioning and an associative connection. Therefore, when color is used for business branding, the product will link to tone and meaning and accompany the product.

Logos seem to attract more customers when the color of the brand logo matches the personality of the goods or services, such as the color pink being heavily used on Victoria’s Secret branding. (Wikipedia Color Psychology)

As such, logo colors can have a tremendous impact on the effectiveness of your company brand identity, which is the primary visual representation of your company brand.
In this article, we’re going to go over the psychology of color in logo design to better help you understand which colors are used with the most frequency and why. We hope that this information regarding logo colors and their associated meanings proves helpful to you when you create a logo for your business.

What Is The Meaning of Logo Colors In Branding

Now that we understand that color psychology plays a pivotal role in logo design, let’s dive into the meaning of each color and the impact it can have on your brand.

Black Logo Colors

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This color is, technically, not a color in and of itself but rather an absence of color. That being said, it still carries with it plenty of feelings and meanings. In most cases, black gives off a sense of sophistication and authority but can also carry a hint of mystery. It can also indicate a feeling of confidence and strength. Ultimately, black is a good choice for your logo design if you want to instill your brand with a feeling of power. Black is also popular in logo design because it can be paired easily with any other color on the spectrum.

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White – The Absence Of Color

Like black, white is more of an absence of color than color itself but even so it has powerful associations connected to it. This color invokes a sense of purity and clarity, and also often carries with it feelings of renewal and new beginnings. It is also a popular choice for logo colors because, like black and gray, it can be easily paired with any other color.

Red Logo Colors

One of the most striking colors in the spectrum, red is very vibrant and eye-catching. This makes it a popular choice when it comes to logo colors because of how it grabs the attention of consumers. Also, it will help your side hustle or small business increase sales.

Generally speaking, red instills feelings of excitement and passion, and there is scientific evidence supporting the concept that seeing the color red can actually physically affect us by raising our blood pressure and heart rate). In addition, Red is also the color of desire and love, but be careful about using too much red in your logo design because it can also be the color of anger.

A study made by a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, Andrew J. Elliot, discovered that a person who dresses in red colors feels more sexually appealing.

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Orange Logo Colors

Similar to yellow (which we will discuss momentarily) orange is a bright and energetic color that stands out dramatically from other colors no matter the context, making it an ideal choice if your goal is to attract attention to your logo design. Generally, orange carries with it the connotations of youthfulness, energy, lightheartedness, and creativity. Orange isn’t used as often as yellow or red but is still a great choice if you want your logo colors will draw the eye and gives off a feeling of bright energy. It is also sometimes associated with the seasons of autumn and summer.

Purple And Feminine Shades

Royal purple carries with it feelings of royalty and vitality; it is a rare color in nature and as such is very impactful visually when used for logo design. It also gives off a sense of luxury, refinement, power, nobility, and elegance. It’s a good choice if you want your logo colors to come across as more refined and sophisticated.

Gray And Silver

Authority, humility, practicality, and stability are well connected to Greys – very popular amongst residential and commercial property companies.

Also, it can be used in combination with almost any other color.

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Gold – The Luxurious Design

Luxurious golden colors are one of my favorites in logo design. Gold color instills a feeling of regality and sophistication that is lacking with its more vibrant counterpart yellow. It also invokes a sense of wealth and stability.

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Yellow And Bright Colors

Known for its sunny brightness. It represents energy and optimism and often invokes feelings of warmth and excitement. That being said, different shades of yellow can also carry different meanings. A darker yellow that trends more towards gold can signify a more dignified and regal sort of energy, offering a sense of reliability that isn’t usually present with the more bright and vibrant shades of yellow. Alternatively, yellow can also represent caution and safety, and as such is used often for construction equipment and notifications. Another notable benefit to the color yellow is that, regardless of the specific shade being used, the color yellow will almost always stand out in comparison to other colors (even if the logo you’re using has a lot going on, the yellow portions will visually pop into focus quite easily).

Blue Logo Colors

By nature blue colors a more soothing color that inspires feelings of peace and relaxation. Also carries with it a sense of serenity and regality that many other colors lack. If you want your logo to give off a feeling of stability, trustworthiness, and confidence, blue is a good choice. It’s also a solid choice if you want to inspire a feeling of tranquility; some studies have discovered evidence that suggests that the color blue is actually capable of slowing down our body’s metabolism. That being said, don’t go overboard when using the color blue; it is also the color of sadness and melancholy.

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Brown And Earth Shades

The earthy tones of this color promote feelings of stability and dependability. Brown can help people feel more grounded, and as such can serve as an effective grounding color in your logo design (helped by the fact that it pairs well with most other shades).

Pink And Feminine Shades 

Fantastic color association with femininity, but also carries with it an association with love, romance, and springtime. Pink also carries with it a feeling of playfulness energy and youthfulness. We will see the pinks used often in beauty and fashion logos.

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Green Logo Colors

Often considered green as the color of nature; the majority of plants are green, after all, and as such the color green carries with it the feeling of life and growth. It can also represent new beginnings and fresh starts, and also carries with it a feeling of safety and security. Alternatively, green can also carry the meaning of money and wealth. Ultimately, green can be a very effective logo color, although many experts seem to feel that it serves as a better background than as the color of the primary logo design.

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Conclusion

If you are a small business owner, establishing a startup, or an entrepreneur, keep in mind that your company branding is going to be a big part of your business success. Therefore, you want to select the best Logo Colors according to the nature of your brand.

First, consider your target audience, who is the person watching your brand? second, think about what emotion would you like to evoke when he examines your colors? these are some of the questions you need to ask when designing a logo and branding business.
Lastly, the right connection between the logo and the chosen brand colors will not only attract the attention of the viewer but will not leave him indifferent to your brand.

Cheers,

K. Shavit

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Keren Shavit is an advertising specialist & brand manager

Keren Shavit is an advertising specialist & brand manager living in South Africa, working in the industry since 2011. The founder and CEO of SCC Advertising Agency and The Logo Makers Group. Providing training and lectures in the field of advertising, media, and marketing to government agencies and the private sector. PR management including radio broadcast.

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