{"id":18468,"date":"2018-03-26T06:16:59","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T06:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/?p=18468"},"modified":"2026-03-24T07:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:50:33","slug":"red-green-logo-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/red-green-logo-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways Logo Designers Can Break The &#8220;Red &#038; Green Should Never Be Seen&#8221; Rule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many \u201crules\u201d out there about color combinations. Whether it is about wearing colors or using colors in the design, these rules make their way to us often. One such rule states \u201cred and green should never be seen\u201d together. We aren\u2019t sure why this rule exists\u2026.it may be that these colors are associated with a \u201choliday\u201d spirit, and this fixed association makes it difficult to imagine them into something else. Or it may be that these colors represent two entirely different and opposite ideas and thus seen with skepticism in a graphic or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourhustler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">web design company<\/a>, among others. When Green is \u201cGo\u201d, Red is \u201cStop!\u201d. When green is \u201cyes\u201d, red is \u201cno!\u201d. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bizglide.in\/graphic-design-tips-for-startup-ecommerce-businesses.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">design world vastly makes use of this color combination<\/a>. Today we are going to see how red and green can be a great color combination that makes the design all the stronger. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/logo-design-contest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">company logo designs<\/a>, this significant combination can work wonders, If you\u2019re looking for inspiration, try using the <a href=\"https:\/\/dnschecker.org\/reverse-image-search.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">image search tool<\/a> to find various examples of logos or designs that effectively use this color scheme. Whether you hire a graphic designer, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/digital-magazine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">magazine maker<\/a>, or an <a href=\"https:\/\/logomakerr.ai\/blog\/what-is-logo-makerr-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">AI logo generator<\/a>, this combination can stand out beautifully when done right.<\/p>\n<h2>Green And Red Are Complementary Colors<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the color wheel, green and red are housed opposite each other. These colors are also called complementary colors. Complementary colors are those colors which are \u201copposites\u201d of each other on the color wheel. This means that the one color they don\u2019t have in their shade is the one that sits opposite to them. Because of this, complementary colors provide a very significant visual tension. They pull the design in a different direction. Yes and No. Go and Stop. Accept and Decline.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15253 lazyload\" title=\"Color Wheel\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Color-Wheel-1.jpg\" alt=\"Color Wheel\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><br \/>\nImage Source: istock\/ Irina Kuznetsova<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Because of this, it is also safe to say that opposites attract and designers can use this to their advantage. What we mean by attracting is that in a logo full of green, a slight red outline is going to catch your eye. Because it is an opposite color. This is why if you want to make something really stand out, you should use complementary colors. And the use of green and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/red-logos-inspiration-for-your-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">red in logos<\/a> make the logo stand out along with its individual, defining elements.<\/p>\n<h2>1. TAP Logo: Using Red And Green For Opposite Meanings<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15251 lazyload\" title=\"TAP Logo\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/TAP-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"TAP Logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/300;\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p>TAP uses two green and red to emphasis opposites on multiple levels. It can mean how it takes you from one end of the world to another. It can signify the \u201cholidays\u201d, or it can even mean be for the sake of the visual attraction because red and green can easily stand out from a distance. The TAP logo is cleverly made with different tones of green and red. The designer cleverly disguises the letter \u201cA\u201d inside the T and the P to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.technogone.com\/best-online-logo-maker-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">make the logo look more integrated<\/a> and less heavy.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Explore: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/essential-things-about-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Essential Things Designers Should Know About Colors<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>2. Mountain Dew Logo: Red And Green For Energy &amp; Rejuvenation<\/h2>\n<p>Red and Green are also used to represent energy and rejuvenation. Red is a color of vigor and energy. It represents passion, urgency and grabs instant attention. It can also cause you to feel hunger, which is why it is used in food and beverage logos. Green, on the other hand, is a color of peace, rejuvenation, nature, cleanliness, and fertility. It represents the vital, growing energy of life. This is why the red and green combination is often used by beverages that claim to give you energy and vigor, along with calm and rejuvenation at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15250 lazyload\" title=\"Mountain Dew Logo\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mountain-Dew-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Dew Logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/300;\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p>The Mountain Dew Logo makes use of different shades of green to create depth in the logo. This keeps the logo from becoming flat and boring.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Heineken Logo: Using White To Maintain Harmony<\/h2>\n<p>White space is the breathing space. However, sometimes, you can use this white space in a different way. Instead of the usual white background, the Heineken logo uses white as its font color. This is used to maintain harmony in the logo. The Heineken logo comes with a forceful green background that is encrusted with a red star. The visual tension between these two colors is great, and the splash of white breaks is beautiful while drawing attention to the text.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15249 lazyload\" title=\"Heineken Logo\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heineken-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Heineken Logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/300;\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p>You can also use other colors, such as orange, to balance this tension created by the play of red and green. Notice how the 7 Eleven logo uses just a hint of orange to break that tension.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15248 lazyload\" title=\"7 Eleven logo\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Eleven-logo.jpg\" alt=\"7 Eleven logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/300;\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brand-Colors.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15247 lazyload\" title=\"Brand Colors\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brand-Colors.png\" alt=\"Brand Colors\" width=\"650\" height=\"2047\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/2047;\" \/><\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/contests\/launch\/service?utm_source=red-green-logo-designs&amp;utm_medium=image&amp;utm_campaign=ctatracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11971 nopin lazyload\" title=\"get a perfect logo design\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Logo-Design-8.jpg\" alt=\"get a perfect logo design\" width=\"800\" height=\"320\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/320;\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/selected-logos\/arts-crafts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crafts Brand Logos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/selected-logos\/game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Game Logos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/selected-logos\/painter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Painter Logos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/selected-logos\/arts-crafts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arts Company Logos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/selected-logos\/personal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Personal Logos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/selected-logos\/advertising-promotion-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advertising Company Logos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/selected-logos\/marketing-firm-logo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marketing Firm Logos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/selected-logos\/communication-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Communication Company Logos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many \u201crules\u201d out there about color combinations. Whether it is about wearing colors or using colors in the design, these rules make their way to us often. One such rule states \u201cred and green should never be seen\u201d together. We aren\u2019t sure why this rule exists\u2026.it may be that these colors are associated [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":18470,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[295,293],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-graphic-design","category-logo-identity"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Ways to Break &quot;Red &amp; Green Shouldn&#039;t be Seen&quot; Rule<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Red and green, together, for a logo design? 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