Brand Colors
KFC brand color palette
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Brand story
Colonel Sanders started selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant during the Great Depression. The bold red represents the warmth of Southern hospitality and the 'fire' of the kitchen. It is designed to trigger appetite and a sense of nostalgic comfort in fast food.
Palette and usage
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Food Brand Colors
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Red Brands
Red brands use the color to create fast recognition, appetite, energy, urgency, entertainment, or bold confidence. The strongest red palettes balance attention with enough neutral space.
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