Vermeer Yellow

History, Fashion, Interior + Brand Design, & Pantone®

Quiet brilliance and deep stillness—this week’s color is inspired by the famous Dutch painter behind Girl with a Pearl Earring.

Before we get into the history and design applications, let’s do our check-in:

A Brief History

I’m sure many of you are already familiar with—or have at least seen—Girl with a Pearl Earring, the iconic work by painter Johannes Ver…