Which linguistic phenomenon is used by major dictionary publishers in their brand colors to evoke feelings of authority and trustworthiness?

In the world of language and linguistics, brand names aren't chosen randomly. Companies invest heavily in linguistic research to create names that psychologically appeal to consumers. Sound symbolism—how certain sounds evoke specific feelings or associations—plays a crucial role in brand strategy. This poll tests your knowledge about how linguistics influences brand recognition and consumer perception. Can you identify which sound pattern is specifically engineered to create positive brand associations?

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Blue-dominant color schemes with minimal yellow, reflecting the 'bouba/kiki effect' where rounded sounds (like dictionary publisher names) pair with cool colors
Red-dominant schemes to create urgency and excitement, capitalizing on the phonological intensity of plosive consonants in their brand names
Green-dominant palettes that leverage the phonological association between front vowels and growth-oriented concepts
Yellow-dominant designs that utilize the cross-modal correspondence between bright vowels and bright colors in their naming conventions