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Columbia University
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Logo summary
About the Columbia University Logo
Introduction
A king’s crown above a serif wordmark — the Columbia University logo remembers that the university began life as King’s College, and carries New York City in its name.
Brand Overview
Columbia University (Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, founded in 1754 by royal charter as King’s College — the oldest institution of higher education in New York State. Its motto is “In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen” — “In Thy light shall we see light.” The official website is columbia.edu.
History of the Columbia University Logo
The crown in Columbia’s logo is the King’s Crown, recalling the royal charter of 1754; it has crowned the university’s identity ever since, surviving the renaming from King’s College to Columbia after the American Revolution. In the primary lockup, the crown sits above COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY in capitals, with the line “IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK” beneath — a full formal signature in deep Columbia blue.
Meaning of the Logo
- The King’s Crown: A direct link to 1754 — few university logos carry their founding charter inside the mark.
- The full city name: “In the City of New York” is part of the legal name — Columbia wears its city as a title of honor.
- Columbia blue: The family of blues, from the light Columbia Blue of its teams to the deep navy of the formal signature.
Columbia University Logo Colors
| Color | Hex Code | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Navy | #000D74 | The crown and wordmark (sampled from the logo artwork) |
| Columbia Blue | #2B6BAC | Secondary brand blue (Brandfetch) |
| White | #FFFFFF | Reversed applications |
From Low Memorial Library’s steps to the Pulitzer Prizes Columbia administers, the crown marks the university’s place in the city’s intellectual life.
Conclusion
A crown, a charter, and a city — Columbia’s logo is a history lesson in two lines of type.
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