Color Psychology in Print Design
Color is the first thing a reader processes — often before a single word.
What colors signal
Blue reads as trustworthy and calm; red creates urgency; green suggests growth and sustainability. Match the emotion to the message.
Print vs. screen
Always proof in CMYK. Colors that glow on screen can shift noticeably on paper, so request a physical proof for anything brand-critical.
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