For some brands, their coloring can be as iconic as their logo or even their name.
But do you know why Coca-Cola chose red and white or why the Starbucks Siren is green?
Test your knowledge with our quiz.
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Q: Do you know why Coca-Cola first used its famous red-and-white branding?
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A: We had to get Coke to delve deep into its archives for this one. Coca-Cola told us that beginning in the mid-1890s, the company began painting its syrup barrels red so that tax agents could easily tell them apart from alcohol during transport. The company even named its first magazine "The Red Barrel" in 1924.
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Q: Why does the Financial Times newspaper and website use salmon pink coloring?
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