Certain colours are associated with certain things, whether this is a result of something that’s hard wired in our brains, or simply mass exposure over a period of time, the fact remains that we subconsciously think in a certain way when we see a certain colour.
However, sometimes brands can take a more maverick approach, and knowing full well that there’s a recognised colour or palette associated with a certain product, will choose to go in an entirely different direction.
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