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What Does the Color of Your Logo Say About Your Business? (Infographic) Is your logo red and intense? Yellow and joyful? Black and mysterious? Check out this infographic for more on what the color of your logo conveys to your customers.

By Kate Taylor

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Close your eyes and picture McDonald's famous golden arches. Now, imagine if they had been gray. Would the burger chain be the international success it is today?

The color of some logos is more powerful than the logos themselves -- think the red of Coca-Cola or the pink of Barbie or the rainbow colors of Google.

Related Video: When Designing a Logo, First Comes Personality, Then Color

Color can become a key part of any brand. Whether your logo is red and intense, yellow and joyful or black and mysterious, its colors are announcing something to the customer. As you create the perfect logo, be sure to pay attention to the color messages you're sending.

Check out the infographic below to figure out exactly what your logo's colors are telling potential customers.

Related: How to Say 'I'm the Best' Without Actually Saying It

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What Does the Color of Your Logo Say About Your Business? (Infographic)

Kate Taylor

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Kate Taylor is a reporter at Business Insider. She was previously a reporter at Entrepreneur. Get in touch with tips and feedback on Twitter at @Kate_H_Taylor. 

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