BBC Logo
The BBC logo is set in black (#000000) on white (#FFFFFF), using three squares that each hold a single bespoke capital letter rather than an off-the-shelf font. The 2021 refresh straightened the blocks that had been slanted since Martin Lambie-Nairn's 1997 design, making the mark cleaner on small screens. The BBC logo is a registered trademark, so for approved artwork and usage rules go to the official BBC branding portal.
BBC Logo Colours
HEX, RGB and CMYK values for the BBC brand palette.
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BBC Logo Font
The BBC wordmark is based on Custom bespoke letterforms based on Gill Sans-style geometry, set inside three blocks. Fonts used in brand logos are often customised and are not always available for licensing — use the official brand resources below for any approved assets.
BBC Logo History & Meaning
The BBC's three-box logo first appeared in 1958 and has been refined several times since. The well-known slanted-block version designed by Martin Lambie-Nairn arrived in 1997, replacing earlier italic treatments. In 2021 the BBC moved to a flatter, upright set of blocks drawn by the in-house team alongside its custom Reith typeface, simplifying the mark for digital screens while keeping the familiar three-letter grid.
BBC logo: official usage guidelines
BBC doesn't offer a free public logo download. Here's the official word on how the BBC logo may be used — straight from BBC.
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BBC Logo FAQ
What font is the BBC logo?
The three letters are bespoke geometric capitals rather than a standard typeface, drawn in a clean sans-serif style close to Gill Sans. The wider BBC brand system pairs the blocks with its custom Reith typeface.
What colour is the BBC logo?
The standard logo is black (#000000) on a white (#FFFFFF) background, with each letter reversed out inside its block. It can also appear as white blocks on a dark background where contrast requires it.
Who designed the BBC logo?
The slanted three-box logo used from 1997 to 2021 was designed by Martin Lambie-Nairn. The current upright 2021 version was developed by the BBC's in-house design team alongside its bespoke Reith typeface.
Why does the BBC logo use three blocks?
The blocks separate the three initials of British Broadcasting Corporation into a simple, instantly readable grid. The 2021 update kept that structure but removed the slant for a flatter look that scales better across digital platforms.
Where can I get the official BBC logo?
The BBC logo is a trademark and is not offered as a free public download. For approved artwork and usage rules, use the official BBC branding portal at bbcbrandingrequests.co.uk.
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