Duke University Logo
Navy Letter D Letterform Bold
What catches our eye is the use of negative space to define the interior of the letter, creating a distinct and balanced counter within the heavy blue form.
- Color
- Navy 428
- Industry
- Education 216 Research 21
- Letter
- Letter D 175
- Location
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United States 1746
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Duke University logo colors
The Duke University logo colors are navy blue (#012169) and white (#FFFFFF).
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About the Duke University logo
The Duke University logo features a large, bold letter D rendered in a deep blue (#012169). The letterform is constructed with thick, solid strokes that create a strong, blocky silhouette. The interior counter of the D is a clean, white negative space that defines the shape's volume. The design relies on simple geometry and high contrast to create a mark that is instantly recognizable and stable. The overall effect is one of academic weight and institutional permanence.
About Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1838 by Methodists and Quakers.
