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Taste Test
🎨 Design Poll: The Power of Color
It's interesting how a simple color change can completely shift the perception of a brand.
I designed the same hero section in two different color directions:
🟠 Orange Version: Bold, energetic, and attention-grabbing.
🟢 Green Version: Fresh, modern, and growth-oriented.
Everything else remains the same, yet each version tells a slightly different story and creates a different first impression.
If you were launching this brand today, which direction would you choose and why?
15 votes
Ends in 1d
Going with the green version, because it is giving nature calm vibes
green is looking like green flag:🔥
big on the orange–– i rarely find myself drawn to the color even just personally, so my lean surprises myself here a bit, lol. i'd say this is probably because it IS more energizing & commands the eye, which brings to mind the aim of setting a goal into motion with true ferocity & fiery intention.
Voted green. For a school lunch program targeting admins and parents, green reads as trustworthy and health-forward. Orange would probably land better if this were a consumer fitness app.
Orange looks "Sporty" so I'll go with Green 🍏
Voted Green
I would go with Orange version.
Going with Green
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