Elevate Your Designs with Bayer Colors

colors

Our distinct color palette is a hallmark of the Bayer brand identity, fostering a consistent and recognizable presence across the globe and expressing our passionate, optimistic and visionary brand personality. While there are no specific color assignments for divisions or departments, extensive use of our color palette is encouraged. When we combine colors with text and the Bayer cross, we prioritize accessibility and readability to ensure an optimal experience for our audience.

 Explore Our Spectrum of Colors

The Bayer color palette features 15 colors, plus white, categorized into three primary groups: Blues, Greens, and Purples. Each color is available in five hues: Bright, Core, Mid, Dark, and Deep. This structure enhances the versatility of designs while maintaining brand integrity.

 

Deep hues

Bayer Deep Blue

 
Pantone296C
RAL5004
RGB15/23/43
HEX0F172B
CMYK100/50/0/85
Bayer Deep Green

 
Pantone5535C
RAL6009
RGB0/26/13
HEX001A0D
CMYK100/0/75/90
Bayer Deep Purple

 
Pantone511C
RAL4007
RGB29/9/32
HEX1D0920
CMYK70/90/30/85

Dark hues

Bayer Dark Blue

 
Pantone2380C
RAL5011
RGB16/56/79
HEX10384F
CMYK80/33/0/80
Bayer Dark Green

 
Pantone553C
RAL6005
RGB0/68/34
HEX004422
CMYK82/30/65/76
Bayer Dark Purple

 
Pantone518C
RAL4007
RGB68/50/71
HEX443247
CMYK55/88/32/63

Mid hues

Bayer Mid Blue

 
Pantone7699C
RAL5009
RGB0/96/126
HEX00607E
CMYK90/50/35/15
Bayer Mid Green

 
Pantone2427C
RAL6001
RGB40/100/54
HEX286436
CMYK85/35/90/20
Bayer Mid Purple

 
Pantone5135C
RAL4001
RGB98/73/99
HEX624963
CMYK36/68/24/31

Core hues

Bayer Blue

 
Pantone2172C
RAL5015
RGB0/124/191
HEX007CBF
CMYK84/40/0/0
Bayer Green

 
Pantone7737C
RAL6018
RGB94/166/17
HEX5EA611
CMYK65/5/100/0
Bayer Raspberry

 
Pantone1925C
RAL3027
RGB211/15/75
HEXD30F4B
CMYK0/100/55/0

Bright hues

Bayer Bright Blue

 
Pantone298C
RAL5012
RGB0/188/255
HEX00BCFF
CMYK71/0/0/0
Bayer Bright Green

 
Pantone2299C
RAL6039
RGB137/211/41
HEX89D329
CMYK40/0/100 /0
Bayer Fuchsia

 
Pantone1785C
RAL3018
RGB255/49/98
HEXFF3162
CMYK0/88/62/0

Discover the Meaning Behind Our Colors

  • Blues: This color embodies the essence of competence, science, performance, and reliability, reflecting Bayer's rich heritage. Blue hues instill confidence and trust, making them ideal for conveying Bayer's commitment to science and progress.

  • Greens: Symbolizing innovation, nature and sustainability, green hues focus on life and growth. These colors create a harmonious balance with blue, reinforcing Bayer's dedication to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and promoting health across communities and ecosystems.

  • Purples: This vibrant addition brings a personal and expressive touch to our palette, adding warmth and creativity to designs. Purple and fuchsia hues enhance emotional engagement, highlighting Bayer's innovative spirit and commitment to connecting with our audience on a deeper level.

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Dynamic Gradients: Bring Your Designs to Life

Gradients are a powerful design tool that can infuse vibrancy and depth into your projects. By blending colors seamlessly, gradients enhance visual interest and engage the audience. Our dynamic gradients are specifically crafted to evoke a lively and optimistic aesthetic.

 

Guidelines for Creating Effective Gradients: Tips for Success

  1. Maintain Simplicity: Keep designs clean and uncluttered to ensure clarity and focus.

  2. Limit Color Use: Use single or two colors in your gradient to avoid overwhelming the viewer.

  3. Select Complementary Colors: Choose adjacent colors like green and blue for subtle brand expression or subtle transitions.

Gradient with two colors (blue/green)
2 different colors
Gradient with two colors (blue/red)
Gradient with three colors (red/blue/green)
3 different colors
Gradient with three colors (blue/red/green)

Step-by-Step: A Practical Guide to Creating Your Own Gradient

To create a gradient using Adobe Illustrator:

  1. Utilize the mesh tool to blend colors effectively.

  2. Position the most accessible colors centrally to maximize contrast with white text.

  3. Prioritize accessibility and legibility in your design.

For good color transitions, mix a dark color with a medium color, a medium color with a core color. For accessibility and legibility reasons it is not recommended to use the bright hues of the colors.

Tonal gradients

For good color transitions, keep the tone the same, mix a dark color with a medium color, a medium color with a core color. For accessibility and legibility reasons it is not recommended to use the bright hues of the colors.

Blue gradients

 

Blue gradients

 

Blue gradients

 

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Green gradients

 

Green gradients

 

Green gradients

 

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Purple gradients

 

Purple gradients

 

Purple gradients

 

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Expanding Our Color Universe: Introducing Deep Hues

To enhance emotional depth as well as create an immersive look and feel for digital experiences, we supplemented the color library with additional deep hues that make the key content stand out, pop, and truly shine. The deep hues adhere to web accessibility guidelines, ensuring our designs are both visually appealing and inclusive. When using text with gradients on colored backgrounds, it is essential to prioritize readability and accessibility for all users.

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