Readers Respond: Does Color Symbolism Matter in Graphic Design?

How much of a role do color meanings play in your graphic design color choices? Do you worry about the negative connotations of some colors? Do you consider the physical and cultural reactions to specific colors when planning a brochure or a Web site or a logo?

Does color symbolism matter in graphic design or is just something fun to read but with no real significance in your day-to-day color decisions?

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Red

is color of femininity and purity because it is my favorite color! Woot!

—Guest Christine

red colour

why i like red colour? Because it means love and i"m full of love. most people are full of love but they don't fully like red colour why.

—Guest jacky lethuba

Pink!

Pink makes women feel pretty, as well as look pretty. It brings out some skin color tones in women; men also. ;)

—Guest Britt

Purple is a Manly color to

Im a dude and i love most shades of purple and am as straight as an arrow. Dudes imo rock Dark Shades of purple the best, imo Purple in General is a gender neutral color and this article is stupid to say all men hate purple, the writer is biased and needs to learn more about purples history, KINGS wore purple all over the world, and they were MEN. after all, Purple is the color of royalty.

—Guest AmethystStorm

Absolutely!

Color symbolism and the effect of different color combinations are very important in graphic design. Color is part of the visual experience. Oh, and Guest Satan, you forgot to mention that if you have black pets, black clothes and furniture are very practical.

—Guest Flarkette

Colors = Personality

Everyone thinks I'm strange when saying this but colors to me symbolize who a person is on the inside! Kinda like how people use astrology. And 99% of the time I AM RITE ON!! This has just been a personal intuition, nothing studied except PEOPLE! My favorite color is Purple..to me it says exactly who I am.. .Outgoing, passionate, honest, opinionated, dedicated, worthy, giving, guarded.... NOT EVERY COLOR MATCHES!!!

—Guest Moni

Red

I love red for its vibrancy; it makes me feel energetic, outgoing, passionate and full of life. I think that people need to add colour to their existence, adding life!

—Guest Guest Sally

Freshly Green

Yes. Color is associated with feelings and emotions. It creates an impression.

—Guest Chello

ireland

green isnt the national colour of ireland. blue is irelands national colour...green is the colour for catholics...orange is the colour of protestants hence the 2 are in the irish flag divided by a white line symolising peace

—Guest alan21

Red

Red shows the power in people, it shows their strength, their emotions, and the love they have.

—Guest Tay Gottem

yupx..!!!

Symbolism matter is very important is it because it relaxes our self and gives us calming feeling.. it create peace in our mind and shows perspective to others..tenchu..hehehe(ala'y lingaw)

—Guest danzfloor princess

yes

Colors mean something - even in various types of design. One example is the five united tribes who always add a touch of green into their designs. It is customary that the green symbolizes life. When designing advertising - every artist knows that red is only second to blue in sales promotions. The list goes on and on...

—Guest 20yrGraphicGuru

Importance of Black

"Every one feels that Black as sentimentally bad But they fail to realise that Every Blackboard makes the Student bright"

—Guest bindhu

go for golden

as a Bangladeshi girl ,I think golden is royal,desirable,makes anybody gorgeous .with white or pink it can make a sense of purity and elegance.

—Guest shawmy

Pretty Blue And white

Blue is the best color for me.. As is white. I like how the sky above us has blue and white. These colours make me daydream alot.. staring up into the sky, their beauty, the sky, and the colours blue and white are endles :)

—Guest Dinna