Inspiration, Design, Colour

Always Look on the 7480C Side of Life

A series of visual resources built around one specific colour.

Always Look on the 7480C Side of Life

You've seen it: my brand uses a punchy colour, Pantone 7480C. It isn't a coincidence. I wanted a powerful tone that tells a story. All colours can tell stories, but this one is unique.

From #00F08A to 7480C

When I was picking colours, this shade of green, #00F08A, really caught my eye. It's bright, bold and perfect for digital spaces, where most of what LZ makes lives. In print, finding a match is harder because of its nature, so 7480C was the option: slightly muted but as punchy as the RGB version, with the same energy and vibrancy.

That boldness, both digital and physical, is what I want my designs to reflect: freshness, a different way of doing things, and dynamism.

Moodboard built around the colour 7480C
7480C — 2nd moodboard

Some psychology behind green

Green is a powerful colour with deep psychological effects. Colour psychologist Angela Wright says that “green, especially bright shades, can create a sense of availability and openness.” Psychologist and colour theorist Eva Heller called green “the prime colour of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” And Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, notes that “green symbolises the reconnection we seek with nature, one another, and a larger purpose.”

IKEA Dyvlinge armchair in bright green
Dyvlinge remaster by IKEA, a limited-edition “anti-stress” armchair first sold in 1967

Why it fits the brand

  • Differentiation in design choices: uniqueness and eye-catching decisions are what make a brand stand out in the long term.
  • Thoughtful solutions: every design needs to be well thought out, and the palette reflects my approach to precision and vibrancy. Clarity and intention are key.
  • Positivity and innovation: 7480C feels alive and full of possibilities, like a blank canvas before each project — always looking on the 7480C side of life.

Moodboards

I've put together a couple of moodboards to show this colour working in different contexts. Versatility and impact are the goals.

Pantone 7480C and HEX #00F08A swatches
Pantone 7480C + #00F08A
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7480C isn't the perfect colour; it's the one that suits my brand best in the context I built it. What about yours? What's the best palette for your next project? Let's find out together. And if you haven't seen it yet, here's my Pinterest board.

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