One of the most important aspects of business is producing a product or service that will truly connect to consumers, where they can feel positive about a certain brand, whether it’s for ethical reasons, or simply because they believe in the “message” of a certain company, for example. You will often see companies spend an exorbitant amount of money on things that might otherwise seem trivial, such as the design of their company logo, the influencers that they utilize in marketing campaigns, and even the color of certain products.
Of course, every owner and marketer has their own opinions on what is important or not, and there are many who might dismiss certain aspects of a product that others might consider essential. Regardless, time and time again, we see that the color of a product is actually more integral to consumers than we might believe – whether they realize it or not.
Red/Yellow
If you are forced to think of fast food, and some of the most well-known companies in the space, what will you think of? There’s a very big chance that you might think suddenly about McDonald’s, and with good reason. When you consider that McDonald’s has sold far more burgers than there are people on this Earth – it’s easy to see why the company is so well-known.
What are the first two colors that you think about when you think about McDonald’s? Red and yellow. Why are they used? Well, you might be surprised to find that McDonald’s takes these colors very seriously, as red and yellow respectively inspire appetite, hunger, and attention, with the yellow rounding out this urgency with a bit of “friendliness”. For those who might downplay the idea of red meaning hunger, consider this: Chick-Fil-A relies very much on red, and they are now considered a big threat to established fast food companies. For those that understand the psychology of color – this certainly isn’t that surprising.
Green
It isn’t surprising that many connect the color green with growth and fertility, because there is a good chance that they think about grass, trees, foliage, and plant life. For those that have a health/nature brand – it certainly makes sense to connect to this color, doesn’t it? The Nature Valley granola bar has now become one of the most popular granola bars in the world, and it features bright green packaging, for example. John Deere is considered one of the most important companies in the United States, and the company is a global player in the agriculture sector.. That might be why it’s logo is clearly green, and it incorporates green into much of its products.
Gold
It’s no secret that gold is associated with luxury, and one can even read about how during Biblical times, human beings understood the value of gold. As a result, the color is still associated with charm, luxury, comfort, and treasure. It is certainly no coincidence that MGM Grand, one of the most well-known hospitality and entertainment brands in the world, wants to convey a message to consumers that they are “prosperous”. MGM Grand International certainly lives up to the reputation, as it was responsible for building the CityCenter in Las Vegas, Nevada, which at the time was the world’s largest construction site and is one of the most expensive real estate projects in recent memory.
As a result, it’s easy to see why a gold watch is so appealing to those who want to make sure that they present themselves in a professional manner, and how it can serve as a sort of status symbol. The truth is that we still view gold as valuable, and gold has even appreciated throughout the years as an asset considerably, which obviously helps with public perception. Over the past 15 years, the value of gold has increased by over 300%. Using gold in your brand is a great way to communicate abundance and luxury in a simple and effective way.
