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Colors are one of the most important things to consider when creating your logo. Using the right logo color scheme is crucial because it will impact the perception people have about your brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll look at the best logo color combinations used by some of the most famous brands to help you get the inspiration you need for your next project.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We\u2019ll also analyze each logo color meaning to help you understand how to choose the best logo color palette.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What You Need to Know About Color Psychology<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The psychology of colors states that each color represents a different feeling and impacts how we think and behave. Different color combinations can affect our day to day decisions, such as the items we choose or buy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Branding colors can evoke emotions, help position brands, and make them stand out amongst others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The image above depicts how does the psychology of colors applies to different types of logo design colors<\/a> and what emotions transmit some of the most famous logo colors.<\/span><\/p>\n

5 Types of Color Combinations<\/b><\/h3>\n

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To see how we can create beautiful color combinations, we have to visualize the color wheel. To create a beautiful color combination, you can choose one of the following types of color combinations, which are an essential part of color theory:<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a01. Monologous color combinations<\/b><\/p>\n

This type of color combination uses a primary color paired with black or white.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Complementary color combinations<\/b><\/p>\n

Complementary color combinations are made between colors that are on opposite sides of the color wheel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Analogous color combinations<\/b><\/p>\n

These are color combinations between colors that are next to one another on the color wheel.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. <\/strong>Triadic color combinations<\/b><\/p>\n

Triadic color combinations use three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Tetradic color combinations\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

A tetradic color scheme uses four colors that are equally distanced on the color wheel.<\/span><\/p>\n

What About Bad Logo Color Combinations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Let me start by telling you that bad logo color combinations exist, and they are more frequent than you would think.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You might believe that branding colors are subjective and that there are no terrible color combinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But you would be wrong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Combining the right colors is a science that includes everything from design to psychology, so choosing random logo design colors without having proper knowledge can lead to a catastrophic outcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But you don\u2019t have to take my word for this\u2014just take a look at the illustration below and see for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, there are logo color schemes that just don\u2019t go with a brand\u2019s personality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well-known brands use color combinations and shapes for logos that match their personality and are already a trademark of their company. Not to mention that they are so well imprinted in our visual memory that we think of the brand every time we see something similar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the proof. A Brazilian graphic designer, Paula Rupolo, swapped branding colors on famous company logos to show how much color matters when it comes to our perception of a brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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40 Beautiful Logo Color Palettes to Get Inspired By<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We curated and analyzed some of the best logo colors to see what color combinations they used, looked into the brand colors meaning, and what we can learn from them. Whether you use a logo maker or ask for a designer’s help, it’s good to know about this.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out this list of 40 color combinations in logos, grouped by the primary color. If you want to read about a specific color combination, just click on it to jump straight to that section.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Yellow\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Orange<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Red<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Pink\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Purple<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Blue<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Green<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Black<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Grey<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Brown<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Colorful<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/a>1. Yellow Logo Color Combinations<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Yellow logos suggest optimism, brightness, friendliness, and clarity. The color yellow in design symbolizes the sun, so it\u2019s reminiscent of life, light, and warmth.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A yellow logo color palette is excellent for brands that want to project a friendly and happy image. Yellow is mostly combined with a contrasting color to give it structure and character.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n