Great British Brand
  • Foundations
  • Institutions
  • About

Foundations

  • Union Jack
  • St George's Cross
  • The Saltire
  • Y Ddraig Goch
  • Colours
  • Typography
  • Voice & Language

Institutions

  • NHS
  • BBC
  • Team GB
  • Royal Mail
  • Royal Warrant
About

Reference Library

Institutions

Brand colour specifications and usage reference for Britain's most recognisable organisations. All brand assets remain the property of their respective owners.

NHS

Public Health  ·  Est. 1948

One of the most recognised and trusted brands in the world — built on a single colour and a clear purpose.

View entry

BBC

Public Broadcasting  ·  Est. 1927

One of the world's most studied brand systems. The master identity uses black and white only.

View entry

Team GB

National Sport  ·  Est. 1999

The British Olympic Association's brand for Britain's Olympic team. Identity draws directly from the Union Flag palette.

View entry

Royal Mail

National Service  ·  Est. 1516

Founded by Henry VIII. Pillar box red has been in use since 1874 and is among the most instantly recognisable brand colours in Britain.

View entry

Royal Warrant

Royal Endorsement  ·  Est. 15th century

A mark of recognition granted to tradespeople supplying the Royal Household. One of the world's oldest quality endorsement systems.

View entry

Great British Brand — Open Brand Foundations. Free to use. Open licence.

An initiative by Charlie Xray