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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 8 MIN

How a Logo Color Shift Made a Brand 30 Percent More Recognizable

from The Branding Podcast with Fexingo: Logos, Voice, and Visual Identity for Modern Companies · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the power of color in brand identity, focusing on a real-world case: how Cadbury's shift from purple to a slightly different shade of purple in 2020 sparked a consumer backlash but ultimately made the brand more recognizable. They explore the science behind color memory, the role of color in brand recognition, and why even a tiny change in hue can have big implications. Lucas shares data from a study showing that color increases brand recognition by up to 80 percent, and they discuss how brands like Tiffany, UPS, and Coca-Cola have used distinctive colors to own a mental space. Luna questions whether changing a signature color is ever worth the risk, and they debate the balance between evolution and consistency. This episode is a deep dive into the strategic use of color in branding, with actionable insights for marketers and brand managers. #Cadbury #ColorPsychology #BrandIdentity #ColorRecognition #BrandRecognition #MarketingStrategy #VisualIdentity #BrandConsistency #TiffanyBlue #UPSBrown #CocaColaRed #ColorShift #BrandEvolution #LogoDesign #ConsumerBacklash #ColorMemory #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the power of color in brand identity, focusing on a real-world case: how Cadbury's shift from purple to a slightly different shade of purple in 2020 sparked a consumer backlash but ultimately made the brand more recognizable. They explore the science behind color memory, the role of color in brand recognition, and why even a tiny change in hue can have big implications. Lucas shares data from a study showing that color increases brand recognition by up to 80 percent, and they discuss how brands like Tiffany, UPS, and Coca-Cola have used distinctive colors to own a mental space. Luna questions whether changing a signature color is ever worth the risk, and they debate the balance between evolution and consistency. This episode is a deep dive into the strategic use of color in branding, with actionable insights for marketers and brand managers. #Cadbury #ColorPsychology #BrandIdentity #ColorRecognition #BrandRecognition #MarketingStrategy #VisualIdentity #BrandConsistency #TiffanyBlue #UPSBrown #CocaColaRed #ColorShift #BrandEvolution #LogoDesign #ConsumerBacklash #ColorMemory #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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