The Subliminal Meaning Behind Colors

May 11, 2021

One of the most important elements of your branding is your color palette. 

Color is the first thing we see when we experience a brand’s identity and it triggers subliminal emotions before we have the chance to read the company name, tagline, or any information about the business. 

What do your brand colors mean? 

Check out this quick color meaning guide below for emotions typically associated with different colors: 

RED

Power 

Anger 

Passion 

Danger 

Energy

Warning

Strength 

Aggression

Excitement 

Pain

 

ORANGE

Courage

Confidence

Frivolity

Immaturity

Ignorance

Innovation

Friendliness

Warmth

 

YELLOW

Optimism

Happiness

Creativity

Fear

Anxiety

Cowardice

 

GREEN

Health

Hope

Wealth

Freshness

Growth

Boredom

Envy

Sickness

Blandness

 

BLUE

Trust

Loyalty

Logic

Dependability 

Serenity

Security

Aloofness

Uncaring

 

PURPLE

Wisdom

Luxury

Wealth

Spirituality

Moodiness

Decadence

Extravagance

 

BLACK

Sophistication

Security

Power

Elegance

Authority

Substance

Menace

Evil

Mourning

Coldness

Oppression

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