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You Can Get Sued For Using These 7 Colors In Your Designs

Companies can trademark colors, granting them exclusive use in their industry. For example, Mattel’s Barbie Pink (Pantone 219 C) is trademarked in over 100 categories. Tiffany & Co.’s blue color has been trademarked since 1998. Its custom Pantone number, 1837, is the year the company was founded.

Business Insider has shared a list of seven colors that are trademarked by their respective companies. Usage of these colors within the same industry could land you in hot water.

1. Mattel Barbie Pink

Trademarked Colors - Mattel Barbie Pink
Pantone 219C | #DA1884

 

2. Tiffany Blue

Trademarked Colors - Tiffany Blue
Pantone 1837 | #81D8D0

 

3. Cadbury Purple

Trademarked Colors - Cadbury Purple
Pantone 2685C | #3B0084

 

4. T-Mobile Magenta

Trademarked Colors - T-Mobile Magenta
Process Magenta | #E20074

 

5. UPS Brown

Trademarked Colors - UPS Brown
Pantone UPS Brown 0607298 | #330000

 

6. John Deere Green & Yellow

Trademarked Colors - John Deere Green
Pantone 364C | #367C2B
Trademarked Colors - John Deere Yellow
Pantone 109C | #FFDE00

 

7. University of Texas: Burnt Orange

Trademarked Colors - University of Texas: Burnt Orange
Pantone 159 | #BF5700

 

Know more in this video

It’s essential to note that trademarking a color is different from ownership of a color. Color trademarks are valid only within the same industry. For example, Ford can’t sue HP for using a similar shade of blue, because they are not selling competing products.

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Disclaimer: The color values mentioned under each color may or may not be the exact value of their respective brand’s trademarked color. Viewers are advised to undertake their own research before using any color similar to the ones listed above.


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