Color & Marketing
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Who Owns Hues?
Could all the colors of the rainbow be confiscated in a marketing war?
People see color before they absorb anything else.
Many of the most recognizable brands in the world rely on color as a key factor in their instant recognition. Find out more about why color matters in our new article: Color & Branding
Can you "own" the colors of your brand? Does John Deere own green? Does Barbie own pink? Does Tiffany own "Robin's Egg" blue? Find out what the TM and ® symbols mean: Color Branding & Trademark Rights
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Take the Global Color Survey.
When you're finished you'll find out what 130,000 people from all over the globe said about colors.![]()
The Color of Medications
Does color matter?![]()
Why Color Matters
Real facts about how color increases brand recognition, helps memory, and more.
The Meanings of Colors
Happy yellow and sad blue! Explore the meanings of colors.
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Quirks of the Color Quest
Choosing the next "hot color"
More about color and marketing:
Color & Usability Matters
How color is used functionally in the world today.
Color for E-Commerce
Tips for designing successful sites
Gender Differences
in response to color