Blog posts related to Color Theory

Fall Color Palette: Top Picks for 2022

DesignCrowd - Monday, September 26, 2022

Fall is officially here. Pair your brand’s color scheme with this season’s color palette today. Check out our newest blog for ideas. Read more

20 Ultra Violet Purple Logos ... Inspired by Pantone's 2018 Color Of The Year (Ultra Violet)

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, January 10, 2018

We've selected 20 cool purple company logos to celebrate Pantone's Color of the Year 2018 - Ultra Violet (Pantone 15-0343). See how other companies use the unconventional blue-based purple shade to evoke creativity and energy.  Read more

20 Green Logos Inspired By Pantone's 2017 Color Of The Year - Greenery

DesignCrowd - Saturday, February 11, 2017

The color authority has chosen Greenery (Pantone 15-0343) as color of the year 2017. Greenery is described as "a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature's greens revive, restore and renew". Read more

How Color Theory Impacts Emotion In Design And Marketing

Eric Sachs - Monday, January 30, 2017

Using the wrong color in your marketing material can backfire in subtle ways. Let's take a look at what each of the colors evoke, and how you can use this information to get your audience to take the desired action. Read more

Business Color Palettes - How to Create a Color Palette That Reflects Your Business

DesignCrowd - Thursday, November 10, 2016

By combining this color chart and your understanding of your target market, you can provide designers with a good starting point - but always remember to leave it to them to find combinations that are visually appealing. Read more

25 Purple Logo Design Examples That Will Inspire

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, April 16, 2016

More of the world's top 100 companies opt for blue over any other color, but a subtle twist on the traditional would see a shift across to purple. There are already many brands embracing purple as a creative choice, and that has given them a competitive edge. Check out some cool crowdsourced examples. Read more

What To Consider When Trying To Achieve Harmonious Coloring In Your Design

Danielle Tarroza - Thursday, March 10, 2016

It's well known that color evokes feelings from an audience. It does so much to immediately express an idea, or reaction, before someone even has the chance to define the image and analyse the text. Here's what to consider when creating designs with complementary colors. Read more

34 Company Logos Inspired by Pantone's Colors Of The Year Since 2000

Divya Abe - Saturday, February 27, 2016

Pantone colors of the year are used to inspire design trends across many industries, as they perfectly capture contemporary emotions, changing attitudes, and new challenges the world faces. We have rounded-up the colors of the year since 2000, along with some of our favorite crowdsourced logo designs using them. Read more

20 Refreshing Blue Logos In Tribute To Pantone's Serenity

Jane Murray - Saturday, February 13, 2016

Baby blue is for more than just babies, as Pantone's Serenity, half of 2016's two-toned color of the year, is proving. Most people love blue, and its associations with science, technology, and anything that wants to seem reliable and approachable, makes it incredibly popular in growing industries. Familiarize yourself with the shade, so you too can be at the cutting edge of design in 2016. Read more

20 Stunning Pink Logo Designs To Celebrate Pantone's Rose Quartz

Jane Murray - Saturday, February 6, 2016

Pink can be so much more than just a princess color. Of all colors, pink may well be the one most stuffed with positive associations, communicating warmth, comfort, romance, companionship and happiness. With Pantone having just announced their shade Rose Quartz to be one of two colors of the year 2016, it's also right on trend. Read more

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