Brand Colors
McDonald's brand color palette
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The 'Ketchup and Mustard' theory explains this high-contrast palette...
Brand story
McDonald's uses the 'Ketchup and Mustard' theory. Red increases the heart rate and triggers hunger, while yellow is the easiest color to see from a distance (essential for roadside fast food). Together, they create a sense of speed and happiness, encouraging customers to enter, eat quickly, and leave satisfied.
Palette and usage
Browse color libraryHappiness, appetite, energy.
Action, hunger, warmth.
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