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Colors reveal much about a brand’s character, intentions and values. As cultural meanings shift with trends, selecting a brand color is much like choosing an outfit: one dominant color to represent the core identity, complemented by an accent and a neutral tone for balance and emphasis. Explore how the pharma industry approaches colors.

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Overview of colors used

The color spectrum of the websites of the world’s leading pharma brands is diverse, spanning the entire palette from muted shades to neutral tones and vibrant colors.


Display of colors used on the websites, excluding images

Neutrals

Vivid colors

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Potential for differentiation

Standing out through color is challenging in the pharmaceutical industry, as nearly every color is already associated with at least one major brand.


Positioning of colors used based on their hue

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Breakdown per brand

A varied approach to color distribution is evident: While some brands rely on a single dominant primary color, others, like Merck, incorporate a multi-color brand scheme across fonts, backgrounds, illustrative elements and other key components.


Color distribution by brand

AbbVie

Amgen

Astellas

AstraZeneca

Bayer

Biogen

Bristol Myers Squibb

CSL

Gilead

GSK

Guangzhou

Johnson & Johnson

Lilly

Merck & Co

Merck KGaA

Novartis

Novo Nordisk

Pfizer

Roche

Sanofi

Sinopharm

SPH

Takeda

Teva

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