Colors influence how people feel about your brand. They help shape perception and emotion, making them a core part of your brand identity. A thoughtful color palette can quickly reflect your brand’s personality and values. When your colors stay consistent, from your website to social media to marketing materials, your brand is professional and easier to recognize.
I’ve compiled a list of colors, their associated emotions and their hexadecimal code. I’ve created this as a reference for my students who are taking the branding course.
Black
Power, sophistication, elegance
#000000
Blue
Trust, calm, stability
#0000FF
Brown
Reliability, stability, warmth
#A52A2A
Burgundy
Strength, sophistication, ambition
#800020
Coral
Warmth, joy, vitality
#FF7F50
Crimson
Boldness, passion, strength
#DC143C
Cyan
Energy, modernity, clarity
#00FFFF
Forest Green
Nature, stability, growth
#228B22
Gold
Success, luxury, wealth
#FFD700
Gray
Neutrality, balance, professionalism
#808080
Green
Growth, harmony, health
#008000
Ivory
Softness, elegance, calm
#FFFFF0
Lavender
Calm, elegance, refinement
#E6E6FA
Magenta
Imagination, creativity, passion
#FF00FF
Mint
Freshness, tranquility, health
#98FF98
Mustard
Confidence, warmth, creativity
#FFDB58
Navy Blue
Authority, trust, confidence
#000080
Olive
Peace, nature, grounding
#808000
Orange
Enthusiasm, creativity, confidence
#FFA500
Peach
Warmth, comfort, friendliness
#FFDAB9
Pink
Love, compassion, playfulness
#FFC0CB
Purple
Luxury, creativity, mystery
#800080
Red
Passion, excitement, energy
#FF0000
Royal Blue
Loyalty, trust, dependability
#4169E1
Silver
Modernity, elegance, high-tech
#C0C0C0
Sky Blue
Freedom, inspiration, serenity
#87CEEB
Teal
Clarity, calm, balance
#008080
Turquoise
Freshness, energy, creativity
#40E0D0
White
Purity, simplicity, cleanliness
#FFFFFF
Yellow
Happiness, optimism, warmth
#FFFF00