{"id":42547,"date":"2025-11-02T12:17:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T12:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.vpsvc.com\/hub\/?p=42547"},"modified":"2025-11-21T12:59:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:59:00","slug":"branding-colors-everything-you-need-to-choose-your-brands-color-palette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogadmin.vpsvc.com\/hub\/branding-colors-everything-you-need-to-choose-your-brands-color-palette\/","title":{"rendered":"Branding colors: Everything you need to choose your brand\u2019s color palette"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever noticed how Chase, Citibank and Bank of America all use blue? That\u2019s no coincidence; they understand how powerful color psychology can be. Even other financial institutions like Prudential and Merrill Lynch use blue. These money-related companies all chose the same color for their brand identity. So what do they all know that you don\u2019t?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_256,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Image of assorted blue logos from famous and trusted brands.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42596\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_256,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084574\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_256,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_362,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_312,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_262,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_212,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_162,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_112,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_62,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bluebankgrid\/bluebankgrid.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Blue is widely associated with trust and reliability, which is why many financial brands use it.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer is they know how to combine color theory and meaning with business. When building a brand, you need to understand how to use all the tools at your disposal, and that\u2019s just what we\u2019re going to discuss today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll run through everything you need to know about branding colors. We\u2019ll touch on concepts from artistic disciplines\u2014like color theory and art history\u2014and merge them with the best practices for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/what-is-branding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">branding<\/a>, marketing and what a company needs to survive in today\u2019s business landscape. But first things first, you need to understand just why branding colors matter so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-blockquote\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-blockquote swan section__container\">\n        <blockquote class=\"swan-text-left\">\n            <div class=\"swan-text-x3large swan-font-secondary swan-ml-5\">\n                &#8220;[Because] they\u2019re often the first thing people notice when they come across your brand, you have to make this first impression count. Colours become a powerful way to help build memorability for your brand\u2019s personality and tone.\u201c            <\/div>\n\n                            <p class=\"swan-text-black swan-text-xm3 swan-mt-4 swan-ml-5\">\n                     \u2014 Mary Pho,  Art Director at VistaPrint                <\/p>\n                    <\/blockquote>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Key takeaways            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your brand colors shape first impressions. People form opinions about a brand within seconds, and color is one of the biggest triggers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use color psychology to guide your palette. Warm colors like red and orange spark excitement, while cool tones like blue and green signal trust and calm.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Plan a primary, secondary and neutral color. A balanced brand color palette gives you flexibility across print, packaging and digital design.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Stay consistent across every touchpoint. Use the same shades on your logo, website, signage and uniforms to build instant brand recognition.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Test your palette with real designs. Tools like VistaPrint\u2019s Logomaker let you preview how your colors for branding look in use before you commit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-design-cta-block\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block swan swan-custom-cta-block px-6 swan-py-4 section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-3 swan-display-flex span-justify-center\">\n            <div class=\"swan-mr-4\">\n                <div class=\"swan-text-x3large swan-text-black swan-font-secondary swan-mb-5\">\n                    Want to see your brand colors come to life?                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"swan-text-black swan-text-xm1 text-description\">\n                    Design a polished logo in minutes with VistaPrint Logomaker.                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block-button\">\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/logomaker\"\n   title=\"Make a logo\"\n   target=\"_blank\"\n   class=\"swan-button swan-button-skin-primary\"\n    data-tracking-event=\"Navigation Clicked\" data-tracking-event-detail=\"\/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42547;https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/logomaker;Content:Text Link;Make a logo\" data-tracking-navigation-detail=\"Make a logo\">\n    Make a logo<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why brand colors matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"957\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-colors_425951ddee\/brand-colors_425951ddee.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_957,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084582\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-colors_425951ddee\/brand-colors_425951ddee.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Different branding colors shown in a rainbow of different logos.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42595\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_957,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084582\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_957,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084582\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-colors_425951ddee\/brand-colors_425951ddee.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_979,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084582\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-colors_425951ddee\/brand-colors_425951ddee.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_792,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084582\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-colors_425951ddee\/brand-colors_425951ddee.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_605,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084582\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-colors_425951ddee\/brand-colors_425951ddee.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_418,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084582\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-colors_425951ddee\/brand-colors_425951ddee.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_231,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084582\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-colors_425951ddee\/brand-colors_425951ddee.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cColors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions.\u201d &#8211; Pablo Picasso. <\/em>At VistaPrint, we see this every day when helping small businesses choose color palettes that spark emotional connection and customer trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think of when you hear the word \u201clove?\u201d Whether positive or negative, it most likely conjures a stronger emotional response than when you hear a phrase like \u201cbike rack.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotions are powerful and (whether we like it or not) drive our decision-making. As a small business, you want your customers to feel something when they see your brand. The problem is you can\u2019t tell your company\u2019s entire life story in a logo or storefront\u2014but branding colors provide a shortcut straight to your customers\u2019 hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most famous color theorists, Faber Birren, wrote extensively on the link between colors and our emotional state, particularly in his book <em>Color Psychology and Color Therapy<\/em>. Just like the words \u201clove\u201d and \u201cbike rack\u201d elicit different emotions, colors like red and blue both create different human responses as well. Even more interesting, the same colors tend to provoke similar responses in different people; in other words, yellow evokes similar feelings in people from Montana to Timbuktu. This extends even to shades of individual colors, so deep dark blue and light sky blue will also have different effects.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"635\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_635,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084560\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Page from A New Practical Treatise on the Three Primitive Colours Assumed as a Perfect System of Rudimentary Information by Charles Hayter.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42598\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_635,h_1024,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084560\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_635,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084560\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter.jpg?_i=AA 701w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_1044,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084560\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_722,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084560\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_399,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084560\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter\/Color_diagram_Charles_Hayter.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Color theory is intrinsically tied to mankind\u2019s history, as you can see from the page in an 1826 manuscript by Charles Hayter.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Color theory goes a lot deeper than \u201cpink is a pretty color.\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnas.org\/content\/107\/19\/8877.full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Psychologists link it to the very evolution of humans<\/a>; connections with certain colors developed after years of associating them with particular objects. A blood red, for example, puts people on alert for danger nearby; the browns of dirt and rotten food tend to be unappetizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t always accurate\u2014after all, farmers (and chocolate lovers) might love the color brown, but when considering millions of years of biological conditioning, it\u2019s easy to see how affiliations to colors go beyond mere preference\u2026 something humanity has known for quite some time now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Color theory infographic:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_569,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084593\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"colors and meanings infographic\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42594\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_569,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084593\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_569,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084593\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_805,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084593\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_693,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084593\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_582,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084593\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_471,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084593\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_360,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084593\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_249,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084593\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_137,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084593\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Color_info_v1_4259412256\/Color_info_v1_4259412256.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And let\u2019s not forget the cultural associations. A clear example is the way Americans associate green with money because the currency is the color green. People from other countries wouldn\u2019t necessarily understand the phrase \u201cspending greens,\u201d but a company \u201cgoing green,\u201d however, would resonate with most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of research to show that brand colors impact behavior. It\u2019s not if they work, but how you make them work for you. With mountains of evidence, it\u2019s not a question of <em>\u201dDo brand colors work<\/em>?\u201d but rather <em>\u201cHow do I <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/branding-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>make brand colors work for my business<\/em><\/a><em>?<\/em>\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-blockquote\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-blockquote swan section__container\">\n        <blockquote class=\"swan-text-left\">\n            <div class=\"swan-text-x3large swan-font-secondary swan-ml-5\">\n                &#8220;Colour helps your brand gain instant recognition. It\u2019s almost like having a familiar face in a crowd! Think McDonald&#8217;s iconic yellow and red, Tiffany\u2019s blue and Starbucks\u2019s green. Customers are almost always able to immediately identify the brand based on colour alone! So the more consistent your colours are across all your touchpoints, the more you\u2019ll be able to stand out and stay top of mind.\u201c            <\/div>\n\n                            <p class=\"swan-text-black swan-text-xm3 swan-mt-4 swan-ml-5\">\n                     \u2014 Mary Pho,  Art Director at VistaPrint                <\/p>\n                    <\/blockquote>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few standout examples of businesses that nailed their color schemes, boosting brand awareness and, ultimately, their bottom line thanks to a smartly chosen palette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Businesses that nailed their brand colors&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Glossier<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_416,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084604\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Glossier\u2019s soft pink and white brand colors reflect simplicity and femininity. Source: Glossier branding colors from the Glossier Brand Book via Issuu\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42593\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_416,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084604\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_416,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084604\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_588,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084604\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_507,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084604\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_425,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084604\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_344,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084604\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_263,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084604\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_182,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084604\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_100,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084604\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4\/Glossier-branding-elements_42593b90c4.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: Glossier branding colors from the Glossier Brand Book via Issuu<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colors: <\/strong>Pink and white<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glossier\u2019s signature soft pink and white palette captivates young, modern women. Pink brings to mind youth, warmth and femininity, perfectly matching the brand\u2019s minimalist beauty ethos. White serves as a clean canvas, showcasing the simplicity and purity of the products. Plus, this color combo is incredibly Instagrammable\u2014a major win for appealing to a Gen Z audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mailchimp<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"662\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084612\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Mailchimp\u2019s bright yellow adds friendliness and creativity to its branding.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42592\" data-size-slug=\"large\" data-crop=\"1\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084612\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084612\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb.jpg?_i=AA 900w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_623,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084612\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_476,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084612\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_329,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084612\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_182,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084612\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb\/Mailchimp-brand-colors_42592c11fb.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: Mailchimp\u2019s brand colors via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandcolorcode.com\/mailchimp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Brand Color Code<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colors:<\/strong> Cavendish yellow and black<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mailchimp\u2019s vibrant yellow stands out in the tech world, typically dominated by blues and grays. It conveys energy, optimism and a friendly vibe, perfectly matching the company\u2019s mission to make marketing fun and accessible for small businesses. Black adds professionalism and contrast, keeping the brand credible and strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aesop<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_507,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084625\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Aesop\u2019s neutral black, white and beige palette highlights its minimalist, natural aesthetic.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42591\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_507,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084625\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_507,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084625\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_717,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084625\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_618,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084625\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_519,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084625\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_420,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084625\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_321,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084625\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_221,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084625\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_122,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084625\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933\/Aesop-website-brand-colors_42591ea933.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: Aesop\u2019s color palette incorporated on the brand\u2019s website via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/words.dejimastudio.com\/brand-highlight-aesop-7a7da7973bb5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Dejimastudio<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colors:<\/strong> Neutral palette (black, white, beige)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aesop\u2019s minimalist, neutral palette reflects the brand\u2019s commitment to high-quality, natural skincare ingredients. It evokes sophistication, purity and timeless elegance, appealing to a discerning clientele.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spotify<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"320\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_320,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084645\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Spotify\u2019s bright green with black and white accents reflects energy, growth and modern simplicity.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42590\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_320,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084645\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_320,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084645\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_452,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084645\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_390,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084645\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_327,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084645\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_265,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084645\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_202,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084645\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_140,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084645\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_77,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084645\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208\/Spotify-brand-colors_4259033208.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: Spotify\u2019s brand color palette via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.spotify.com\/documentation\/design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Spotify for Developers<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colors: <\/strong>Green, black and white<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify\u2019s unique green is refreshing and vibrant, making it stand out in tech and music streaming. It symbolizes growth, energy and youthfulness, aligning with the brand\u2019s dynamic platform. Black adds a sleek touch, while white ensures clarity and simplicity. Its recognizable green has become an integral part of its brand palette across all touchpoints, from app interface to marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Figma<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_507,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084655\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Figma\u2019s multicolored icons symbolize creativity, collaboration and design flexibility.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42589\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_507,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084655\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_507,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084655\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_717,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084655\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_618,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084655\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_519,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084655\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_420,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084655\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_321,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084655\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_221,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084655\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_122,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084655\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8\/Figma-brand-colors_42589768a8.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: Figma\u2019s brand color palette via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/community\/file\/1075214192884541408\/brand-style-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Figma<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colors:<\/strong> Black, green, red, blue and orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma\u2019s diverse palette represents creativity, flexibility and collaboration. Each color highlights different aspects of the design process, appealing to a wide range of designers. Bold, primary colors make the brand memorable and visually stimulating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VistaPrint helps small businesses achieve the same consistency with their own color palettes, whether it\u2019s on business cards, signage or branded apparel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-apply-brand-colors-consistently\"><strong>How to apply your brand colors consistently&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your brand colors across printed materials, packaging and digital assets helps customers instantly recognize your business. How consumers feel about a brand has more pull than what they think about a brand. Pair that with the fact that we know certain colors evoke certain emotions, and voila, your brand colors have the ability to impact your sales or performance even more than the products you offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repetition of the same color can strengthen brand awareness, too. When was the last time you saw a Coke can that wasn\u2019t red? Given enough exposure, colors become part of a brand, so you want to encourage this association by using your brand colors consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just for the sake of organization, here are the most common areas you\u2019ll be using your branding colors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Logo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storefront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-store design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staff uniforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertisements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084663\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Photograph of the interior of Best Buy.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42588\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_683,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084663\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084663\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked.jpg?_i=AA 1272w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_832,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084663\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_698,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084663\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_565,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084663\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_432,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084663\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_298,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084663\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_165,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084663\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked\/Best-Buy-Gamers-Club-Unlocked.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1272px) 100vw, 1272px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Best Buy chooses a smart color scheme of a dominant blue and passive yellow, a complementary pair as we explain below. Blue carpets, blue walls, blue shirts for employees\u2014one glance at this picture and you know you\u2019re not in RadioShack.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using the same colors in all your business ventures, you strengthen your brand\u2019s association with those colors and, by extension, strengthen brand awareness as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What this all amounts to, at least for branding, is that you must choose your branding colors carefully, as they\u2019ll have a direct influence on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/brand-identity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brand identity<\/a>. Pink may be your personal favorite color, but it might be the worst for your business goals. But before you even decide on the colors you want to represent your brand, you must first determine your ideal brand personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-blockquote\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-blockquote swan section__container\">\n        <blockquote class=\"swan-text-left\">\n            <div class=\"swan-text-x3large swan-font-secondary swan-ml-5\">\n                \u201cThe goal is to figure out the right colours to build the emotional connection that you want with your customers.\u201d             <\/div>\n\n                            <p class=\"swan-text-black swan-text-xm3 swan-mt-4 swan-ml-5\">\n                     \u2014 Mary Pho,  Art Director at VistaPrint                <\/p>\n                    <\/blockquote>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choose-colors-based-brand-identity\"><strong>How to choose brand colors based on your brand identity&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before selecting your brand colors, it\u2019s important to define your brand personality and audience. Red has done wonders for Target\u2019s brand personality, which is energetic, youthful and loud. But red wouldn\u2019t work for a company like Casper Mattresses, which cultivates a brand personality that\u2019s calm and relaxed, denoting a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"picture of spectrum of brand personality traits\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42587\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084671\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1048,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-personality-traits\/brand-personality-traits.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing your branding colors is easy if you know what you\u2019re trying to communicate. One of the earliest steps in building a brand is determining your brand personality. Think of your brand like a person: Who are they, and what do they care about?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-blockquote\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-blockquote swan section__container\">\n        <blockquote class=\"swan-text-left\">\n            <div class=\"swan-text-x3large swan-font-secondary swan-ml-5\">\n                &#8220;First things first, you need to determine your brand\u2019s personality &#8211; who are you, what is your vibe and what do you want customers to think whenever they think of you? Once you\u2019ve defined your brand persona, you can even play around testing different color palettes and seeing how people\u2019s perceptions shift, since not all color meanings are universal. The goal is to figure out the right colours to build the emotional connection that you want with your customers.&#8221;            <\/div>\n\n                            <p class=\"swan-text-black swan-text-xm3 swan-mt-4 swan-ml-5\">\n                    \u2014 Mary Pho,\u00a0 Art Director at VistaPrint                <\/p>\n                    <\/blockquote>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you establish what your brand personality goals are, how do you determine which colors will work best? It starts with learning the emotional associations of each color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brand-color-meanings-quick-list\"><strong>Brand color meanings: A quick list&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what some of the most common brand colors represent and how they can shape customer perception. We\u2019ve put together a summary of brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/color-psychology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">color meanings<\/a> and the effect that different branding colors can have on people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Red:<\/strong> Passion and urgency. Great for calls to action when used sparingly.<br>[SWATCH: #E53935 | Alt: Red brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Orange:<\/strong> Playful and energetic. Useful for friendly, approachable brands.<br>[SWATCH: #FB8C00 | Alt: Orange brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yellow:<\/strong> Optimism and affordability. Use with care at large coverage.<br>[SWATCH: #FDD835 | Alt: Yellow brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green:<\/strong> Growth, balance and nature. Trusted across finance and wellness.<br>[SWATCH: #43A047 | Alt: Green brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Light blue:<\/strong> Calm and open. Works well for services and healthcare.<br>[SWATCH: #42A5F5 | Alt: Light blue brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dark blue:<\/strong> Security and professionalism. Common in banking and tech.<br>[SWATCH: #1E3A8A | Alt: Dark blue brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Purple:<\/strong> Creativity and premium positioning.<br>[SWATCH: #8E24AA | Alt: Purple brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pink:<\/strong> Modern, warm and youthful.<br>[SWATCH: #EC407A | Alt: Pink brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brown:<\/strong> Earthy and traditional.<br>[SWATCH: #6D4C41 | Alt: Brown brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>White:<\/strong> Simplicity and clarity.<br>[SWATCH: #FFFFFF with border | Alt: White brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gray:<\/strong> Neutral and mature.<br>[SWATCH: #9E9E9E | Alt: Gray brand color swatch]<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Black:<\/strong> Bold, modern and luxe.<br>[SWATCH: #000000 | Alt: Black brand color swatch]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the effect of your branding colors depends on the style and design they are used in, as well as the color combinations you choose. This is an abridged version; our connection to color goes a lot deeper than this\u2014for example, too much yellow can actually cause overstimulation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When thinking of brand colors, consider their impact on your logo and vice versa and the meaning they convey. To help you choose the best colors for your brand, check out our video below on how to choose the perfect logo colors for your brand!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What logo colors are best for your brand?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L7Xle7mOAtU?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_486,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084681\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Screenshot from the website of Chase Bank.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42586\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_486,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084681\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_486,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084681\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_687,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084681\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_592,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084681\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_497,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084681\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_402,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084681\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_307,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084681\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_212,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084681\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_117,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084681\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-08-at-11.19.42-AM.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When it comes to handing over all your money to someone, trust is paramount. That\u2019s why there\u2019s so much blue on the website for <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chase.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Chase Bank<\/em><\/a><em> and other financial institutions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going for a single-color brand, the hard part is already over. But for most of you, you\u2019ll want a more involved color scheme with a variety of colors. As if choosing one color wasn\u2019t hard enough, now you have to choose multiple colors and make sure they combine in the way you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need some inspiration? Check out these stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/logo-color-combinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logo color combinations<\/a> to inspire your brand colors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-your-brand-color-palette\"><strong>Step-by-step, build your brand color palette<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">Obviously, there\u2019s no one right way to pick your branding color scheme. When dealing with abstracts like brand identity, there aren\u2019t any hard-and-fast rules, just smart ways to make the process easier. That said, the process can be daunting and confusing, so a little guidance is helpful. Here, we\u2019re going to explain a process for building a color scheme that you can use more as a framework, and less as step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"271\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_271,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084689\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42585\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_271,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084689\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_271,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084689\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_383,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084689\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_330,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084689\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_277,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084689\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_224,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084689\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_171,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084689\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_118,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084689\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_65,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084689\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/target-customers\/target-customers.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Plan on choosing 3 colors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your base, accent and neutral color. Brand color schemes can have between one and four colors, depending on the type (see below). Even monochrome schemes, where there is only one color, require some variation in hues for different purposes and accents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Choose your base<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all your brand\u2019s personality traits, which one is most important? Your base color should reflect not only your brand personality\u2019s most dominant trait, but also appeal to the target audience you\u2019re trying to reach. You\u2019ll choose the remaining colors based on how well they match with this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Choose your accent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your accent will be the color you use the most after your base color. This is a bit trickier than choosing your base color because there are more restrictions: Aside from matching a brand&#8217;s personality trait, your accent color must also visually pair with your base color and appeal to your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Choosing your neutral<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">Your neutral color will most likely be a background color, something chosen to avoid attention. Typically, these are different shades of gray, but beige, white and off-whites work well too. Black is also an option, but be careful; it tends to dominate any color scheme it\u2019s a part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"271\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_271,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083775\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42578\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_271,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762083775\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_271,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083775\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_382,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083775\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_329,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083775\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_277,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083775\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_224,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083775\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_171,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083775\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_118,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083775\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_65,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083775\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-12_42578088c2\/image-12_42578088c2.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Classic Coors is an affordable beer that appeals to a more mature, masculine customer. The brand uses a dark blue to indicate maturity. The light yellow acts as a great contrast against the dark blue.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the process of choosing your branding colors, you have to keep in mind the end goal: What kind of color scheme are you using? Typically, brands use one of these common brand color schemes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"960\" height=\"568\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-13_42579e3b14\/image-13_42579e3b14.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083766\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-13_42579e3b14\/image-13_42579e3b14.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"The main schemes for branding colors, shown on a color wheel.\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42579\" data-size-slug=\"large\" data-crop=\"1\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762083766\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083766\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-13_42579e3b14\/image-13_42579e3b14.jpeg?_i=AA 960w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_501,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083766\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-13_42579e3b14\/image-13_42579e3b14.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_383,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083766\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-13_42579e3b14\/image-13_42579e3b14.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_265,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083766\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-13_42579e3b14\/image-13_42579e3b14.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_146,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762083766\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image-13_42579e3b14\/image-13_42579e3b14.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When choosing branding colors, the color wheel is one of your greatest aids. The locations of colors to one another on the wheel.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monochromatic<\/strong>: When you have one personality trait that you want to focus on, a monochrome scheme will emphasize the meaning of that one brand color. While great for minimalist brands, the challenge here is differentiating the hues and shades enough that your sight doesn\u2019t become visually stunted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analogous<\/strong>: Colors next to each other on the color wheel have harmonious relations, since adjacent colors usually have similar emotional connotations. Analogous schemes are safe bets, but as such, not the best for standing out or drawing attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complementary<\/strong>: Color complements\u2014or opposites\u2014are colors directly across from one another on the color wheel. Because they\u2019re opposites, they bring out the best in each other when paired; you see complementary colors a lot in sports teams. Complementary color schemes are great for dynamic, stimulating visuals, but be careful of copying another brand since they\u2019re so popular.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Triadic<\/strong>: A stable branding color scheme, triadic colors are drawn in equal parts for three different sections of the color wheel. Triadic schemes are stable like analogous themes, but offer a more stimulating variety like complementary schemes. The hardest part is getting the three colors to coincide with the traits of your brand identity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How your branding colors combine will come up again and again in many different aspects of your business. Your brand color scheme determines the look of your website, logo, store design, advertisements, etc., and even trickles down into minor appearances like your social media account. So choose them all carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">If you\u2019re not sure where to start, experiment with a color palette generator or create a custom palette using your favorite shades as inspiration. You can also test your colors on real products using VistaPrint\u2019s Logomaker or custom business cards to see how they look in print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"962\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_962,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084708\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-42547 wp-image-42582\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_962,h_1024,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1762084708\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_962,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084708\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1541,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084708\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1328,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084708\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1115,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084708\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_902,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084708\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_689,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084708\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_476,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084708\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_263,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1762084708\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-painting\/custom-painting.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>by BATHI via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Know when to color outside the lines&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing colors for branding is part science, part intuition. While guides like this can help, your best palette will always come down to what feels authentic to your brand. Treat this article more as a rough guideline or an educational resource to help you make informed decisions about your small business. But above all, don\u2019t neglect your instincts. The main consideration of colors is their emotional connection, so don\u2019t neglect your own feelings when deciding on your brand colors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see your brand colors in action? Try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/logomaker?srsltid=AfmBOor12vdmnwPznpt0tnDoZV322dFVR6BwaSA_1_zSJRiA4bdJ5iKu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VistaPrint Logomaker<\/a> to test how your palette looks on real designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brand-colors-faqs\"><strong>FAQs about brand colors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many brand colors should I have?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most businesses use three: a base, accent and neutral color. This ensures flexibility and consistency across all designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the difference between primary and secondary colors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary brand colors are the core of your visual identity, while secondary colors support and expand your palette for variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I change my brand colors later?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but do it strategically. 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