{"id":8150,"date":"2018-07-11T14:07:04","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T14:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.thestorefront.com\/?p=8150"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:51:32","slug":"expert-tips-from-logo-to-retail-space-what-colors-say-about-your-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/expert-tips-from-logo-to-retail-space-what-colors-say-about-your-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Advice: From Logo to Point of Sale &#8211; What the Colors You Choose Say About Your Brand\u2019s Identity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Logo designers use colors to communicate one or more messages about a brand. They are directly related to the specific values of a brand, such as power, reliability, security, or even kindness and respect for the environment\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Since consistency is a key part of effective marketing, it is important to establish the link between a brand\u2019s logo, which signifies its identity, and the colors used for the fa\u00e7ade and interior of its point of sale. This visual connection acts as an extension of the brand\u2019s verbal communications, carrying its own unique values inside the store. Here is a demonstration of how a few success stories made color work for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nicolas_Color_Logos-01-1024x966.png\" alt=\"Nicolas\" width=\"628\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nicolas_Color_Logos-01-1024x966.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nicolas_Color_Logos-01-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nicolas_Color_Logos-01-768x725.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nicolas_Color_Logos-01-810x764.png 810w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Nicolas_Color_Logos-01-1140x1075.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><b><b>R<b>ed: Strength and Intensity<\/b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Red is highly recommended for evoking the values of strength and power, because its presence and warmth recall the pure energy often associated with passion and movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Note:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Reds are always eye-catching: even in small doses, reds are sure to communicate a strong presence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Brownish or bluish reds, such as burgundy and certain \u201cwine\u201d reds, evoke a sense of land and tradition: the artisanal gesture, the quality of independently grown products, the authenticity of building a human relationship through personalized service.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Example: Nicolas, French wine retailer<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Dark red is essential for Nicolas, a major French wine retailer, because perhaps more than any other color it reminds us of wine! At the same time, the Nicolas logo is accented by a touch of very bright yellow, thus adding a contemporary feel to the brand&#8217;s traditional image as an established wine store. Yellow may also be there as a reminder of moderation, important for maintaining the festive and fun side of wine drinking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8254 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/La_Maision-Bleue_Color_Logos-04-1024x966.png\" alt=\"Maison Bleue\" width=\"720\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/La_Maision-Bleue_Color_Logos-04-1024x966.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/La_Maision-Bleue_Color_Logos-04-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/La_Maision-Bleue_Color_Logos-04-768x725.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/La_Maision-Bleue_Color_Logos-04-810x764.png 810w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/La_Maision-Bleue_Color_Logos-04-1140x1075.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b><\/b><b><b>B<\/b><\/b><b>lue: A Color You Can Trust!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A cool and &#8220;stable&#8221; color, blue embodies tranquility, security, trustworthiness or even languor. The safe values it communicates are sure to inspire trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Note:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The lighter and airier a shade of blue becomes, the more we associate it with the mind or spirit. A pale blue can be used to evoke values of creativity or rebirth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Intense or dark blues tend to be more physical and may even elicit a sense of security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Turquoise is a color that deserves special mention, because it invites people to open up and communicate!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Example: La Maison Bleue, a Parisian neo-bistro<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Leaving tradition behind but remaining firmly within it at the same time: this is the challenge of this restaurant sign, which evokes a friendly and lively ambiance where diners can enjoy traditional bistro fare. Their choice of turquoise, a very singular color that combines the strength and security of blue with the sparkling spirit of yellow tones, allows such a challenge to be met with success. The &#8220;good old days&#8221; is here given a fresh new look, all the while retaining a sense of the familiar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LOccitane_Color_Logos-02-1024x966.png\" alt=\"L'occitane provence\" width=\"585\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LOccitane_Color_Logos-02-1024x966.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LOccitane_Color_Logos-02-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LOccitane_Color_Logos-02-768x725.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LOccitane_Color_Logos-02-810x764.png 810w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/LOccitane_Color_Logos-02-1140x1075.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Yellow as a Reassuring Sign<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As a symbol of light, it is logical that yellow is used to create the identity of brands who want to communicate one of the qualities we associate with light: speed, clarity (often linked to the spirit or mind), and also originality.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The most active bright yellow, in small doses, remains very visible and will be especially effective when used next to a dark color, such as navy blue or, of course, black.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Energy, speed, vivacity: yellow is the color that stands out the best at a distance, literally piercing through any dark areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">In fact, yellow can mean clarity and peace of mind: it\u2019s the solution to all your problems!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Example: L&#8217;Occitane, natural cosmetics<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Provence is the source of inspiration for the natural products of L&#8217;Occitane. Sun-kissed soil and ingredients that are the source of vitality: what could possibly be better than sunflower yellow to symbolize this brand!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8257 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sarah_LAvoine_Color_Logos-03-1024x966.png\" alt=\"sarah Lavoine\" width=\"522\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sarah_LAvoine_Color_Logos-03-1024x966.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sarah_LAvoine_Color_Logos-03-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sarah_LAvoine_Color_Logos-03-768x725.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sarah_LAvoine_Color_Logos-03-810x764.png 810w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sarah_LAvoine_Color_Logos-03-1140x1075.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>4. B<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>lack: Luxury&#8217;s Favorite Color<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In graphic design, black is often used in reference to the world of luxury. Elegance and complete exclusivity remain, in our collective unconscious, closely related to this color, which is devoid of all excess.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Note:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Rarity and high standards are often evoked by black, but it also conveys individuality and marginality. If the brand can match such values, daring to use black on a storefront will immediately set you apart as something &#8220;different.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Black has the incredible ability to enhance all other colors: next to black, colors seem more vivid. The choice of accent color can also change the message and soften the strong presence of black.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Example: Maison Sarah Lavoine<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The combination of &#8220;black and turquoise&#8221; used by decorator Sarah Lavoine makes black a timeless and luxurious contrast, while introducing vibrant new shades into an otherwise very neutral bourgeois universe. Black is a true basic! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>MISTAKES TO AVOID <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\">Diluting the &#8220;corporate&#8221; message by multiplying unnecessary information with an influx of colors that do not match the brand\u2019s graphic communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\">Contradicting the &#8220;corporate&#8221; message with totally opposite colors, or colors very far removed from the originals. For example: a red logo and a green interior! If a person entering the shop does not understand what is happening, or worse, has the impression that they&#8217;ve entered the wrong universe, the sale will be seriously compromised!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>My tip<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">In order to recognize opposite colors quickly and efficiently, look at a color wheel, where you will see them directly facing each other!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/?utm_source=Website&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Social\">Find your future Pop-Up Store<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Logo designers use colors to communicate one or more messages about a brand. 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