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University of Oxford
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About the University of Oxford Logo
Introduction
An open book, three crowns, and a belt inscribed with a motto — the University of Oxford logo carries eight centuries of scholarship in a single lockup, set in the deep blue that bears the university’s name.
Brand Overview
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England — the oldest university in the English-speaking world, with teaching recorded from 1096. Its motto is “Dominus Illuminatio Mea” — “The Lord is my light.” The university’s official website is ox.ac.uk.
History of the University of Oxford Logo
Oxford’s arms show an open book bearing the words of its motto, flanked by three golden crowns, all enclosed in a garter-like belt inscribed “University of Oxford.” In the modern primary logo, the belted arms sit beside the words UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD in a classical serif, set in Oxford Blue — a color so identified with the university that it is registered and recognized worldwide.
Meaning of the Logo
- The open book: Learning open to all — the university’s founding promise, drawn from the first words of its motto.
- The three crowns: A heraldic emblem carried on Oxford’s arms for centuries, linking the modern university to its medieval colleges.
- Oxford Blue: #002147 — a color named after a place and an institution at once; wearing it is a statement of membership.
University of Oxford Logo Colors
| Color | Hex Code | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Blue | #002147 | The full lockup — primary brand color |
| White | #FFFFFF | Reversed applications on Oxford Blue fields |
Oxford Blue runs from the examination schools to the Boat Race — the rare case where a university’s color became a household word.
Conclusion
Oxford does not need to explain its logo. Nine hundred years of scholarship stand behind a book, three crowns, and a shade of blue.
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