Color Palette — Definition

Your color palette is the specific set of colors approved for use across all brand materials — primary, secondary, and accent colors, defined by exact h...

What it is

Your color palette is the specific set of colors approved for use across all brand materials — primary, secondary, and accent colors, defined by exact hex codes, RGB, and CMYK values.

Why it matters

Color increases brand recognition by up to 80%. Your palette creates an emotional response before anyone reads a word.

The mistake most people make

Picking colors they personally like instead of colors that work for their audience and industry.

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