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What messages do the colors used in a business send?
What messages do the colors used in a business send?

Asked by rani
Posted: Thursday, August 30, 2007  |  Found in Sales & Marketing


More answers by Bonnie Price
Answer by Bonnie Price
There are a lot of studies about color and response.  Here is a quick rundown:

Black - traditional
Blue - confident, calm
Red - angry
Green - money
Yellow/Orange - not professional, but happy

Pick the colors to match your business and/or your personality.
Bonnie Price, founder of Silver Vixen Enterprises, is a lifelong entrepreneur who is passionate about raising the visibility of women aged 55 to 70 as a key marketing demographic.


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