Logos

Colby and Colby sub-brand logos, including Departmental logos, Athletics, and more, are available for download. Browse colors and various file types at the link below.

Browse and download logos

Looking to access a specific logo file, but are not part of the Colby community? Send an email to request access, and be sure to specify what you plan to use the logo for.

• Outside organization: Email [email protected].
• Alumni or parent: Email [email protected].
• Athletics logos: Email [email protected].

The images below are for reference only, and are low-resolution. Please do not save these images.

The Colby logotype is a unique typographic mark that displays the Colby name and represents the primary brand of Colby. The Colby logotype always appears in Colby Blue or in white on a solid background. For black-and-white applications, it appears in black.

The Colby logotype is always used in Colby Blue on white except as noted below. No other colors may be used for the Colby logotype.

• The preferred color for a background in materials that represent the College is Colby Blue, followed by Colby Gray from the Colby color palette. For ColbyArts brand materials, a color from the ColbyArts color palette can be used. Head to our Colors page to learn more.
• A white logotype can be used over an image or video image as long as the logotype stands out clearly.
• The Colby logo is used in white or black only in a layout that uses a solid color background. The white version of the logotype is used against solid dark colors. The black version of the logotype is used against light colors.
• For black-and-white (colorless) applications, the Colby logotype appears in black on a white background or white on a black background.

Safe Area

When using the Colby logotype with other elements a safe area margin equal to the width of the “o” in the logotype should be respected. No graphics or text is allowed inside these margins.

Using the Colby logotype with other branding elements

Besides following the safe area margin, the Colby logotype should not be paired with other logos or taglines unless approved by the Office of Communications.

Minimum size of the logotype

Keep the logotype large enough that the thin parts of the letterforms are easily readable. If possible, a minimum of 1 inch width in print is preferred.

Placement

The preferred placement of the logotype is in the lower right corner or upper left corner of the page for print and online presentations.

For use in videos as a constant mark the lower right corner is standard. The logotype can also be used in a larger size, centered in the frame as part of the introduction or closing credits. In this case the logotype should standalone and not be paired with other brand marks or messaging.

The Colby seal is the College’s historical logo and is no longer used to represent the College. It may not be used in place of the logotype. The seal should only appear as part of the logo/seal unit. This unit, or lockup, is reserved exclusively to represent Colby’s most formal occasions: convocation, baccalaureate, and commencement. The seal may not be used as an additional design element screened back to add detail. Any additional usage would need to be approved by the Communications Office.

Colby Athletics and Recreation is one of Colby’s distinctive sub-brands. The Mule head logo, accompanied by the Colby Athletics text set in the distinctive Vitesse font, is unique within NESCAC and also nationally.

Each varsity and club team has a complete set of logos for all uses. Colby Recreation and Colby SAAC also have a complete set available from the Office of Communications upon request.

Request team logos

A sub-brand, or “child” brand of the “parent” brand, supports the message and mission of the parent brand and evolves with the parent brand over time.

When using a sub-brand in a communication piece, include the Colby logotype to connect the sub-brand with the parent (Colby) brand. In turn, the Colby brand is strengthened by the sub-brand, broadening its reach, respect, and standing.

The Colby logotype is the foundation for each department’s representation at Colby. The Colby logo, positioned on the left, with the department name on the right, make up the department logo.

For a vertical format, the department name appears below the Colby logotype. Department logos follow the same guidelines set forth for the Colby logo.

Contact the Office of Communications to have a department logo created for print or digital use.

Submit a logo request

Graphics or logos not shown on this website are not recognized representations of Colby College. If you have a question relating to the use of a graphic not shown here, please contact the Office of Communications.