University of Lincoln Corporate Identity - Colour Usage

Our primary colour palette consists of the University Blue (Pantone 282) and the University Grey (Pantone Cool Grey 9).

 

University of Lincoln Blue

 

 

University of Lincoln Grey

The recommended breakdowns for spot colour, four colour process, screen and web are shown here. Tints of these colours can also be used.

Spot

  • University of Lincoln Blue: Pantone 282
  • University of Lincoln Grey: Pantone Cool Gray 9

Print

  • University of Lincoln Blue: 100C 90M 13Y 68K
  • University of Lincoln Grey: 30C 23M 17Y 58K

Screen

  • University of Lincoln Blue: 0R 50G 95B
  • University of Lincoln Grey: 116R 118G 120B

Web

  • University of Lincoln Blue: #002147
  • University of Lincoln Grey: #747678

For the majority of printed work, four-colour process will be the method used. However, if the University Blue is being used on the covers of prestige publications then Pantone 282 must be used as a special 5th colour.

Always refer to the CMYK breakdowns given here and not those specified in particular programmes eg Quark, Photoshop or InDesign, as those colour values will vary from programme to programme.

For the print of prestige publications our logo should be foil blocked in silver.

White also has an important role in our colour palette. The use of white on covers and in layouts is an essential component in creating powerful, confident and clear communications.

NB. The colour swatches reproduced here should not be used for colour matching purposes, and are intended as a guide only.

Further Information

Head of Corporate Communications

Catrin Rodda - crodda@lincoln.ac.uk

Website Manager

Chris Goddard - cgoddard@lincoln.ac.uk