GitHub Logo & Brand Colors
The GitHub brand colors are Off Black #181717 and Black #111111.
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GitHub logo downloads (SVG & PNG)
Vector SVG files plus PNG at 256, 512, 1024, 2048 px on transparent, white or dark backgrounds — rendered from the SVG, proportions never altered.
Logo · light background · SVG · Download SVG · Public domain (simple shapes / text — not copyrightable) · source 
Logo · dark background · SVG · Download SVG · Public domain (simple shapes / text — not copyrightable) · source 
Icon · light background · SVG · Download SVG · CC0 1.0 · source 
Icon · dark background · SVG · Download SVG · CC0 1.0 · source
GitHub brand colors — HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK & Pantone
| Color | HEX | RGB | HSL | CMYK | Pantone | Role | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off Black | #181717 | rgb(24, 23, 23) | hsl(0, 2%, 9%) | cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 91%) | PANTONE 19-3911 TCX Black Beauty (ΔE 8) | brand | simple-icons (CC0) | |
| Black | #111111 | rgb(17, 17, 17) | hsl(0, 0%, 7%) | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 93%) | PANTONE 19-3911 TCX Black Beauty (ΔE 10.6) | dark | Wikidata / Wikimedia Commons |
Colors observed on github.com
Seen in the website's CSS — informative, not official: #2A313C #023B95 #A0111F #3C0614 #0969DA #F85149 #D4B7B5 #D1D9E0
Contrast (WCAG)
| Color | On white | On black |
|---|---|---|
| Off Black #181717 | 17.9:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Black #111111 | 18.9:1 | 1.1:1 |
About GitHub
GitHub is a proprietary developer platform that allows developers to create, store, manage, and share their code. It uses Git to provide distributed version control, and GitHub itself provides access control, bug tracking, software feature requests, task management, continuous integration, and wikis for every project. GitHub, headquartered in San Francisco, is operated by Github, Inc., a subsidiary of Microsoft since 2018.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
| Industry | Technology |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 19, 2007 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States |
| Website | github.com |
| Brand guidelines | Official guidelines |
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FAQ
What is the GitHub brand color hex code?
The primary GitHub color is Off Black #181717 (rgb(24, 23, 23); hsl(0, 2%, 9%); cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 91%)). The closest Pantone TCX match is PANTONE 19-3911 TCX Black Beauty (ΔE 8).
What are all the GitHub brand colors?
The GitHub brand colors are Off Black #181717 and Black #111111. Colors observed on github.com but not confirmed as official are listed separately.
How do I download the GitHub logo?
Choose a tile in the Logos section (logo, icon) and click SVG for the vector file or PNG for a transparent, white or dark background at 256, 512, 1024, 2048 px. "Download all" packs every file into one ZIP. PNGs are rendered in your browser from the SVG, so the proportions are never altered.
Can I use the GitHub logo?
The files here are distributed under: Public domain (simple shapes / text — not copyrightable); CC0 1.0. The GitHub name and logo remain trademarks of their owner. You may use them to refer to GitHub (articles, reviews, comparisons, tutorials, app integrations) but not to imply endorsement, on merchandise, or in a modified form. See our Logo Fair Use guide and Trademark Policy.
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