Branding
Systems
Consistency

Building Consistent Brand Color Systems

Create scalable brand palettes that translate across digital and physical touchpoints.

Lisa Rodriguez
15 min read
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Brand guidelines showing color usage in a system
Core and accent brand palette
Brand application across devices

From Palette to System

A robust brand color system scales from marketing to product UI. It documents roles for each hue and how they adapt across mediums.

Define Color Roles

  • Primary colors for brand recognition
  • Secondary accents for emphasis and storytelling
  • Neutral foundations for typography and backgrounds

Governance Tips

Document token names, usage guidelines, and code references. Provide accessible variants for light and dark themes.

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