Color psychology is
biggest question I receive on a regular basis. The reason being is it's importance. Color is a trigger that is associated with traditions and used in marketing over
years so well that they must be honored or sales are lost.Color will also trigger reactions. It is a given. This is why you must know how to choose
right color for
right reaction at
right time.
Because of a color's relevance to success in marketing, I always like to continue sharing and repeating in some cases, what colors to use and when.
Here are eleven of
basic colors. These colors work for triggers on Americans only. Every country, culture, have different representations for color. If you are even selling to
Asian culture in
United States,
colors will change. Learn
colors of whom you are selling too and sales will blossom just like a rainbow of tulips in your garden.
Quick List
Red Red creates excitement, displays strength, is used to express s*e*x, passion, speed and danger. Use appropriately and it works extremely well.
Blue This is
most popular color. Why? Because it builds trust, reminds people of sky gazing/dreaming. Thus, builds trust, conveys reliability, a sense of belonging, coolness (in
1980's sense), refreshing and clean.
Yellow We think of
sun and sunshine, it's warmth, being cheerful and happy. Place it together with blue and thoughts of sitting on
beach or looking out over
ocean connect.
Orange Orange isn't used much in marketing. On a computer screen it looses its hue. When it is clearly visible that it is orange, it conveys playfulness, triggers child-like behavior -- great in workshops if you want to take people to that place, it also conveys warmth and vibrancy.
Green When we think of green we associate with trees and grass. This brings up associations with nature, freshness, coolness. It also means growth and abundance. Money is green and we are automatically associating green with prosperity.
Purple Royal purple brings up pictures of royalty. Conveyed through
centuries from religion and palace decorations isn't going to change any of our associations today. Purple means spirituality and dignity as well.