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Tag: color psychology

The Influence of Color – Color Psychology and the Subconscious

The Influence of Color – Color Psychology and the Subconscious

We live in a world of Color.

Everywhere you look color is influencing us consciously and subconsciously; naturally and synthetically: The blue sky, the green forests, the red stop sign, the green light. Color stimulates our emotions and motivates our decisions.

In this article we will investigate what some colors represent and how they can be used in your design.

Marketing and advertising employs the knowledge and practice of color psychology in its work to drive results. The main purpose of an ad is to motivate the viewer to take a course of action designated by the advertiser. Whether the call to action is to purchase a product, sign up for a contest or simply to modify the perception or mood towards a product or brand, color scheme is key to a successful campaign.

Color is applied to the shape of a logo to represent an emotion, objective, a meaning, as well as to increase brand recognition.

Colors can be presented and visualized as to signify verbs, circumstances, feelings, conditions, environments and objects to name a few.

Color Wheel Typography - Meaning of Colors

Make sure to use color to assist in getting your message across whether you are designing a sell sheet or a logo. Remember to keep in mind the perspective of potential viewers can make a difference in their perception of the design in its entirety. Not every color will affect every individual in the same fashion. It is possible that an individual experienced something involving a particular color and may react very differently from everyone else. It is important to investigate the potential hazardous impact that a color may cause when researching and choosing color schemes. This includes cultures and countries which may have a different meaning of colors.

Red

Red by Lisa91
Love, Warning, Energetic, Leadership, Ambition, Heat, Courage, Passion, Intensity, Aggression, Vibrant, Attention

Black

In Black and White by Bobby_j_lennon-d488fku
Power, Authority, Discipline, Confidence, Elegance, Secrecy, Sophisticated, Evil, Depth, Mystery

Blue

Blue by SplutPhoto
Peace, Cold, Water, Loyalty, Corporate, Seriousness, Sky, Authority, Security, Calmness, Productivity, Freedom, Cool


Green

Green by riktorsashen
Nature, fertility, Vigor, Inexperience, Patience, Growth, Money, Harmony, Refreshing, Health

Yellow

Yellow Heart by XxXBiancaXxX

In what way do colors affect you? Have you used color in your workspace to help you be more productive?

Please share your comments!

Posted on January 28, 2011February 17, 2015Author GiovanniCategories Color Tips, Designer Tutorials, Printing NewsTags advertising, brand, brand identity, Branding, CMYK, color, color psychology, color theory, Color Wheel, custom, design, design inspiration, InDesign, logo, Logo Design, marketing, pantone, Pantone Matching System, PMS, poster design, printing, product marketing6 Comments on The Influence of Color – Color Psychology and the Subconscious
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