Public Broadcasting

BBC

British Broadcasting Corporation · Established 1927

The BBC's block logo is one of the world's most studied brand systems. The master identity uses black and white only — colour is introduced through sub-brands (BBC One, BBC News, BBC Sport) while the parent mark remains constant. Founded in 1927 as a public corporation to replace the British Broadcasting Company, it is funded by the television licence fee and chartered by Royal Charter. Its editorial independence and global reach make it one of Britain's most significant cultural exports.

Colour Specifications

Black

#000000 · RGB 0, 0, 0

White

#FFFFFF · RGB 255, 255, 255

The BBC does not publish a primary brand colour beyond black and white for its master mark. Colour is used at sub-brand level only — BBC One, BBC Two, BBC News and BBC Sport each have distinct colour identities, but these are not part of the corporate parent brand.

Usage & Rights

The BBC brand is strictly protected intellectual property. The BBC block logo may not be reproduced without authorisation. The BBC Brand portal provides guidance for licensed partners and suppliers.

Great British Brand is an independent reference resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the BBC. All brand assets remain the property of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Information is provided for reference purposes only.

BBC Brand Portal