Vermeer Blue color hex code is #2B7CAF

What is Vermeer Blue Color?

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Vermeer Blue has the hex code #2B7CAF. The equivalent RGB values are (43, 124, 175), which means it is composed of 13% red, 36% green and 51% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:75 M:29 Y:0 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, Vermeer Blue has a hue of 203°, 75% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Vermeer Blue is an RAL Design color with the number 260 50 35. Different from the Classic list, the RAL Design catalogue specifies colors for interiors. RAL is a well-known color matching system used in several European countries including Germany, France, Italy and the UK.

Vermeer Blue hex code is #2B7CAF with equivalent RGB (43, 124, 175). You can use these along with HSL values in HTML and CSS code to display the color on web pages. Please also note that the CMYK values and the corresponding Pantone (PMS) number mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hex code and are only approximations.

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Vermeer Blue Color Codes

Hex Code	#2B7CAF
RGB Values	(43, 124, 175)
CMYK Values	(75%, 29%, 0%, 31%)
HSV/HSB Values	(203°, 75%, 69%)
Closest Web Safe	#336699
Inverse Color	#D48350 [Raw Sienna]
Closest Pantone®	7689 C
Closest RAL	5012 [Light blue]
Complementary Color	#AF5E2B [Ruddy Brown]

Vermeer Blue Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#727272
Desaturated	#6D6D6D
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#696969
Weighted Average (Luma)	#6E6E6E
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#AAAAAA

Vermeer Blue Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 2B7CAF. Complementary color is AF5E2B

Complementary Palette

The complement of Vermeer Blue is Ruddy Brown with the hex code #AF5E2B. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2B7CAF color is offered by #AF5E2B. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (2B7CAF, 2B3AAF and 2BAFA0)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Vermeer Blue (#2B7CAF) are Denim Blue (#2B3AAF) and Keppel (#2BAFA0). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Vermeer Blue with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

2B7CAF 2B3AAF 2BAFA0

Split Complementary color palette with (2B7CAF, AF2B3A and AFA02B)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Vermeer Blue (#2B7CAF) are #AF2B3A (American Red) and #AFA02B (Citron). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

2B7CAF AF2B3A AFA02B

Triadic color palette with (2B7CAF, AF2B7C and 7CAF2B)

Triadic Palette

Vermeer Blue triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AF2B7C (Fandango) and #7CAF2B (Green (RYB)) along with #2B7CAF create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

2B7CAF AF2B7C 7CAF2B

Tetradic color palette with (2B7CAF, AF2B7C, AF5E2B and 2BAF5E)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Vermeer Blue has four colors - #AF2B7C (Fandango), #AF5E2B (Ruddy Brown) and #2BAF5E (Medium Sea Green) in addition to the base color (#2B7CAF). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

2B7CAF AF2B7C AF5E2B 2BAF5E

Square color palette with (2B7CAF, A02BAF, AF5E2B and 3AAF2B)

Square Palette

Vermeer Blue square color palette has #A02BAF (Dark Orchid), #AF5E2B (Ruddy Brown) and #3AAF2B (Wageningen Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

2B7CAF A02BAF AF5E2B 3AAF2B

Vermeer Blue Color Rainbow Palette

Our Vermeer Blue rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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